Tasman Ruffles Pittosporum

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tasman Ruffles'

Pronunciation: pit-oh-SPOR-um ten-yoo-ih-FOH-lee-um
SKU #05142
7-10

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One of the best and hardiest selections of the New Zealand native species, this evergreen shrub has clean green foliage with creamy white margins, and a dense, conical frame. A candidate for one of the most distinctive, handsome, tidy and low maintenance hedging plants in a contemporary garden setting.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Allow soil to dry slightly before watering.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 10 ft. tall, 4 to 5 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-10

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Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Tolerates Urban Pollution
Growth RateModerate
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen
Flower ColorPurple
Foliage ColorVariegated
Companion PlantsLoropetalum (Loropetalum); Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina); Agapanthus (Agapanthus); Blue Oat Grass (Heliotrichon); Bottlebrush (Callistemon)
Care InstructionsProvide average, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Apply a slow-release fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a more formal appearance, periodically prune lightly to shape.
Details
Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Tolerates Urban Pollution
Growth RateModerate
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen
Flower ColorPurple
Foliage ColorVariegated
Companion PlantsLoropetalum (Loropetalum); Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina); Agapanthus (Agapanthus); Blue Oat Grass (Heliotrichon); Bottlebrush (Callistemon)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide average, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Apply a slow-release fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a more formal appearance, periodically prune lightly to shape.

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