Pittosporum tenuifolium

Name: Pittosporum tenuifolium
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 10208j
Price: 114.34 NZD
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Pittosporum tenuifolium, commonly known as Kohuhu Pittosporum or Black Matipo, is an evergreen, NZ native tree growing up to 10 m tall and 3 m wide. The leaves tend to vary in size and shape as a result of regional differences but in the main are green-blue. Pittosporum tenuifolium is commonly included in coastal gardens, trimmed into a hedge, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, planted for shelter or screening, or included in native revegetation exercises.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	10.00 m
Spread:	3.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses:	Hedging, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Pittosporum tenuifolium, Kohuhu Pittosporum, Kohuhu Pittosporum tenuifolium, P tenuifolium, tenuifolium, Black Stemmed Pittosporum, Pittosporum tenuifolium Tree, Kohuhu, Black Matipo Tree

Kohuhu Pittosporum

The Kohuhu Pittosporum, scientifically known as Pittosporum tenuifolium, is an evergreen, NZ native tree growing up to 10 m tall and 3 m wide. The leaves tend to vary in size and shape as a result of regional differences but in the main are green-blue. Some trees may have very small wavy leaves, whilst others may have longer and smoother leaves. The foliage is complemented with small and fragrant, purple flowers in spring. The Kohuhu Pittosporum grows best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site, and is tolerant of most soil types, except extreme wet. It is also tolerant of wind, partial shade, coastal conditions, periods of dry, and moderate frost. The Kohuhu Pittosporum is commonly included in coastal gardens, trimmed into a hedge, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, planted for shelter or screening, or included in native revegetation exercises. For a hedge, space plants 50 cm apart.

How Big Does Kohuhu Grow?

Kohuhu, or Pittosporum tenuifolium, is a small tree that grows to a height of about 8-10 metres, but can reach up to 15 metres in ideal conditions. It has a narrow, upright form with a spread of 3-5 metres.