Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Elizabeth' (m/v)
tawhiwhi 'Elizabeth'
A evergreen shrub to 4m in height with narrow oval, wavy-edged grey-green leaves that are edged with cream, flushed pink, in all seasons. Scented, dark purple star-shaped flowers are borne from early summer
Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Purple | Cream Green Grey Silver Pink | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple | Cream Green Grey Silver Pink | ||
| Autumn | Cream Green Grey Silver Pink | |||
| Winter | Cream Green Grey Silver Pink | Brown |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Pittosporaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Pittosporum are evergreen shrubs or trees with simple, leathery leaves and small, often fragrant, 5-petalled flowers, followed by spherical, woody fruits splitting to reveal seeds embedded in sticky pulp
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
In areas prone to frosts, grow under glass in a peat-free, loam-based potting compost and water moderately when in growth, sparingly in winter. Can be grown outdoors in most fertile soils with protection from cold, drying winds
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Coastal
- Low Maintenance
- Wall side borders
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, aphids, cushion scale and pittosporum sucker
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, leafspot and honey fungus (rarely)
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