Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Tom Thumb’ is known for its dramatic foliage. Having has small, leathery, wavy, dark purple leaves. It is a compact, dense shrub with a round habit needing little to no maintenance it will eventually reaching up to 1m high and width. The new growth is a pale, light green, making for a striking contrast. It can grow up to 15cm a year once established in preferable conditions. Flowering in late spring or early summer, though it is not reliable, the more shelter and sunnier it is, the greater the chance.
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Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Tom Thumb’ is known for its dramatic foliage. Having has small, leathery, wavy, dark purple leaves. It is a compact, dense shrub with a round habit needing little to no maintenance it will eventually reaching up to 1m high and width. The new growth is a pale, light green, making for a striking contrast. It can grow up to 15cm a year once established in preferable conditions. Flowering in late spring or early summer, though it is not reliable, the more shelter and sunnier it is, the greater the chance.
Due to its dwarf habit it makes an easily managed perfect garden edge or low hedge supplying interest all year. Alternatively, it can hold its own with its stunning foliage, it makes a great container plant. Additionally, it can be paired with ornamental grasses for a contrast in leaf shape or foliage plants such as Choiysia ternata for the colour. Likewise, you could try a formal pairing with Phormiums.
Pittosporum ‘Tom Thumb’ prefers sheltered positions and will struggle if it is too exposed. Therefore, it works well next to a south facing wall or in protected garden. Hedges like Yew (Taxus bacatta), make for the perfect windbreaks allowing the garden your garden to thrive. ‘Tom Thumb’ is hardy through most of the UK though may struggle in colder regions.
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