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Pittosporum tenuifolium. 'Stephens Isle'
Compact rounded bushy tree. Branches covered with dull green wavy leaves. 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
'Stephens Isle'
Common name
Kohuhu
Family name
Pittosporaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
4 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Needs well drained soil
Moisture
Avoid wet soil. / Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Grows in sun or semi-shade / Tolerates coastal sites / Tolerates exposed sites. / Will tolerate moderate frosts
Indigenous / Nourishment / Texture
Trees
Category
Small 4.5 to 9 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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