Pittosporum tenufolium

Kaipaki Nursery and Orchard (Shopping at this outlet) 1

NZ$3.20

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SKU: PITTT
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Shipping Weight:0.11kg

 

Full description:

This plant is in a 5cm pot

Also known as kōhūhū and black matipo, and by other Māori names kohukohu and tawhiwhi.

A small native  tree or compact shrub. It is extremely adaptable and quick-growing.

It has almost black bark, The small flowers  are dark red that are scented at night  The flowers and leaves can vary in size and colour.

It looks great as a hedge and can be trimmed and maintained at any height left un trimmed  can reach 10 m

They grow best in full sun or partial shade and well drained soils Will not survive if soil tends to waterlog. Ok in costal areas and will take moderate frost when established