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Pittosporum tenuifolium. 'Dark Place'
Erect bushy tree. Leaves are black purple. Great as a feature or a hedge. Very dark maroon, almost black flowers in spring. Hardy to most soil conditions, avoid wet ground. Will always look its best in good soil. Frost and wind hardy. Best to trim annually to maintain shape and encourage fresh new foliage.
Genus
Pittosporum
Species
tenuifolium.
Cultivar
'Dark Place'
Common name
Kohuhu
Family name
Pittosporaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
3 mt
Width
1 mt
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Moisture
Exposure
Shrubs
Category
Medium, height between 1.5 to 3 metres
Availability
Please go to our current Monthly Stock List, to check if this plant is likely to be available.
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