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Pittosporum Limelight

Kohuhu Limelight, Pittosporum tenuifolium Limelight, Pittosporum Limelight NZ

Pittosporum tenuifolium Limelight is a NZ native shrub that features dark green leaves with a lime green centre, held densely on upright stems. This evergreen typically grows to 5 m tall and 2 m wide and can easily be contained with trimming. Pittosporum Limelight is commonly included in coastal gardens, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, trimmed into a hedge, or planted for shelter and screening.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:5.00 m
Spread:2.00 m
Flowering time:Spring
Tolerances:Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:Hedging, Parks, Ponds, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asKohuhu Limelight, Pittosporum tenuifolium Limelight, Pittosporum Limelight NZ

Pittosporum Limelight Details

Pittosporum tenuifolium Limelight is a NZ native shrub that features dark green leaves with a lime green centre, held densely on upright stems. This evergreen typically grows to 5 m tall and 2 m wide and can easily be contained with trimming. It performs best when grown in full sun on a well-drained site, and is tolerant of most soil types, except extreme wet. It is also hardy to coastal conditions, moderate frost, some wind, and dry periods though does benefit from protection while establishing. Pittosporum Limelight is commonly included in coastal gardens, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, trimmed into a hedge, or planted for shelter and screening.

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