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Pittosporum colensoi

Pittosporum colensoi is a NZ native shrub that features stems that host small and glossy, green leaves. These are held densely and complemented with masses of small, purple flowers through summer. This evergreen typically grows to 5 m tall and 3 m wide. Pittosporum colensoi is commonly included in coastal and native gardens, trimmed into a hedge, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, or planted for shelter or screening.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:5.00 m
Spread:3.00 m
Flowering time:Summer
Tolerances:Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:Hedging, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles:Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
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What are the landscaping uses for Pittosporum colensoi in NZ?

Pittosporum colensoi is a popular choice in landscaping projects in NZ. It makes a beautiful hedge and a fantastic screen, but also makes for a lovely specimen or a lush backdrop for smaller plants. It is the gorgeous foliage and versatility of this plant that makes it a popular choice in landscaping. Few other trees can grow on marginal soils and climates and still look amazing.

Pittosporum colensoi hedge spacing

The Pittosporum colensoi hedge spacing is generally 50 cm between the plants. If you want the hedge to fill in faster, you can shorten the spacing to 40 cm. However, going wider than 50 cm will have two effects. The first is that the gap between the plants at the base will be harder to fill in and this can cause frustration. The second is that the plants will tend to grow wider rather than upward. At a closer spacing the plants compete for light, and in doing so, they push each other upwards. Therefore, The Plant Company recommends a 40-50 cm spacing to achieve an amazing hedge.

What is the Pittosporum colensoi growth rate?

The growth rate of Pittosporum colensoi depends on where it is positioned and how well it is cared for. In a warm climate with good growing conditions, it will grow to 5 m tall and 3 m wide in about 8-10 years. Where anything impedes the growth such as drought, wind exposure, cold climates it will grow at a slower rate. While this tree can grow to 5 m tall, it is often clipped to smaller sizes and often into a hedge. Overall, the growth rate is considered medium relative to other NZ native hedging plants.

Pittosporum colensoi trees for sale in NZ

The Plant Company has the best Pittosporum colensoi trees for sale in NZ. Our production nursery specialises in growing amazing plants and our logistics team pack them carefully for our customers. The pricing is competitive and the quality is exceptional. Let us look after your tree and hedge needs and impress you with both our products and service!

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