Pittosporum tenuifolium Variegata offers elegant variegated foliage, scented flowers, low maintenance, unfussy versatility and hardiness…
Awards: RHS AGM
Foliage: Glossy evergreen olive-green leaves feathered on the edges with pale cream
Flower: White flowers in late spring and early summer
Scent: Fragrant
Hardiness: Pittosporum tenuifolium Variegata is.hardy, but requires shelter. Good for coastal gardens
Aspect: South, east or west
Ease of maintenance: Easy
Specialist care: None
Pruning: No pruning is required but remove dead or damaged branches and trim to maintain shape in mid-spring
Drought Resistance: Drought resistant once established, though it should be kept moist if the foliage is to give of its best
Soil pH: Acid, through neutral to alkaline
Soil Type: Loam, sand or chalk
Moisture: Plant in a moist, well-drained soil
Light: Full to partial sun
Compactness: Upright and bushy but forms a neat oval shape. Use for hedging or specimen planting
Height: 2.5m – 4.0m.
Width: 2m.
Rate of Growth: Moderate to strong
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