Pittosporum Elfin

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Pittosporum tenuifolium Elfin, Dwarf Pittosporum Elfin, Elfin Pittosporum

Pittosporum tenuifolium Elfin is a dwarf variety that features small, light green-yellow foliage as it grows with a tight, ball shaped habit. This evergreen shrub typically grows to 50 cm tall and the same wide. Pittosporum Elfin is commonly included in a mixed planting, added to a border planting, maintained in a container, used for topiary, or planted around outdoor living areas. It is a welcome addition to any garden.

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Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	50 cm
Spread:	50 cm
Flowering time:	Spring, Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Wet
Garden uses:	Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas, Topiary
Garden styles:	Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Pittosporum tenuifolium Elfin, Dwarf Pittosporum Elfin, Elfin Pittosporum

Pittosporum Elfin Details

Pittosporum Elfin is a dwarf variety that features stunning foliage. Small, light green-yellow foliage is produced on this shrub as it grows with a tight, ball shaped habit. It produces small and scented, purple flowers through spring and summer which are a lovely accent to the foliage. This evergreen typically grows to 50 cm tall and the same wide, performing best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of most soil types, except extreme wet or dry, and will grow in shaded conditions though tends to become more open. It is also tolerant of coastal conditions, periods of dry, and frost but will benefit from protection while it is establishing. Pittosporum Elfin is commonly included in a mixed planting, added to a border planting, maintained in a container, used for topiary, or planted around outdoor living areas. It is a welcome addition to any garden.