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Pittosporum Tom Thumb

Pittosporum tenuifolium Tom Thumb, Dwarf Pittosporum Tom Thumb, Tom Thumb Pittosporum, Pittosporum Tom Thumb Plant, Pittosporum ten Tom Thumb, Pittosporum Tom Thumb Hedge, Pittosporum Tom Thumb Ball, Pittosporum Tom Thumb Plant

Pittosporum tenuifolium Tom Thumb is a dwarf variety that features purple-red foliage. It grows with a tight, ball shape to 70 cm tall and the same wide. Pittosporum Tom Thumb is ideal for a mixed planting, growing in a container, or for adding to a border.

Pittosporum 'Tom Thumb' shrub.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:70 cm
Spread:70 cm
Flowering time:Spring
Tolerances:Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:Borders, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Pool areas, Specimen, Topiary
Garden styles:Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsSome
Growth rateMedium
Also known asPittosporum tenuifolium Tom Thumb, Dwarf Pittosporum Tom Thumb, Tom Thumb Pittosporum, Pittosporum Tom Thumb Plant, Pittosporum ten Tom Thumb, Pittosporum Tom Thumb Hedge, Pittosporum Tom Thumb Ball, Pittosporum Tom Thumb Plant

Pittosporum Tom Thumb Details

Pittosporum tenuifolium Tom Thumb is a dwarf variety of Pittosporum and is grown for its attractive foliage and growth habit. Purple-red foliage is produced on this shrub as it grows with a tight, ball shape to 70 cm tall and the same wide. Through spring and summer, it produces small, scented, purple flowers which provide additional interest to this plant. Best performance with this plant is achieved when grown in full sun on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of most soil types except extreme wet and tends to be more open in shadier conditions. Pittosporum Tom Thumb is ideal for a mixed planting, growing in a container, or for adding to a border.

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