Pittosporum Lighten Up

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Black Matipo Lighten Up, Kohuhu Lighten Up, Pittosporum tenuifolium Lighten Up

Pittosporum tenuifolium Lighten Up is a NZ native shrub that carries small and glossy leaves that are golden yellow with a olive green margin. It grows with a tight and upright habit to about 2 m tall and 1.2 m wide. Pittosporum Lighten Up is commonly used for shelter, screening, and hedging. It makes an attractive specimen and is often used as a backdrop to other plants or planted around outdoor living areas to provide both privacy and lovely aesthetics.

Pittosporum Lighten Up is currently unavailable, but we do have other other amazing species and varieties of Pittosporum available.

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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:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	2.00 m
Spread:	1.20 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses:	Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:	Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Black Matipo Lighten Up, Kohuhu Lighten Up, Pittosporum tenuifolium Lighten Up

Pittosporum Lighten Up Details

Pittosporum tenuifolium Lighten Up is a NZ native shrub grown for its colourful foliage. It carries small and glossy leaves that are golden yellow with a olive green margin held on near black stems. It grows with a tight and upright habit to about 2 m tall and 1.2 m wide, and can be trimmed as necessary. Best results with this plant are achieved when it is planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of most soil types, except extreme wet or dry, moderate shade and frost, wind, and coastal conditions. Pittosporum Lighten Up is commonly used for shelter, screening, and hedging. It makes an attractive specimen and is often used as a backdrop to other plants or planted around outdoor living areas to provide both privacy and lovely aesthetics.