Pittosporum Mountain Green

Pittosporum Mountain Green Details

Pittosporum tenuifolium Mountain Green is a compact NZ native shrub that produces fresh-green foliage. The lush foliage is held densely on upright stems. This evergreen typically grows to 2.5 m tall and 2 m wide and can be trimmed as necessary. 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 Mountain Green is an excellent choice for hedging, growing around pools or barbecue areas, adding to a mixed planting, or maintaining in a container. Space plants 50 cm apart when growing this Pittosporum as a hedge.