Pittosporum Tom Thumb Hedge

Growing pittosporum tenuifolium in containers the most recommended variety for container growing is tom thumb and it s easy to see why.
Pittosporum tom thumb hedge. Both of these varieties can be bought online at crocus. Other common names tawhiwhi tom thumb. 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. The black stems are covered in small burgundy black leaves with rippling margins.
I love the colour and texture of the leaves it s neat domed habit and the fact that it provides interest in the garden all year round. Pittosporum tenuifolium tom thumb hedges direct uk buy pittosporum tenuifolium tom thumb from hedges direct. Growing as a short rounded bush pittosporum tenuifolium tom thumb is a must for any low maintenance garden it tolerates dry summers and damp winters and never really needs much care. Pittosporum tenuifolium tom thumb agm is a slow growing mound forming evergreen shrub with attractive deep purplish bronze leathery foliage.
It s ideal for growing against a south facing wall or as a display in its own right in a gravel garden or container. Pittosporum tenuifolium tom thumb is a compact shrub with a rounded shape and bears small dark purple leaves. For most of the year it has dark purple leaves contrasted beautifully by bright green fresh growth. Synonyms pittosporum tom thumb.
Pests and diseases of pittosporum. Alternatively pair with ornamental grasses or other foliage plants such as choisya. It s a great plant to define pathway entrances and can also be used as a low growing hedge. Pittosporum tom thumb is one of my favourite shrubs.
Pittosporum tenuifolium tom thumb is a compact evergreen with contrasting purple and lime green foliage perfect for boders containers or a low hedge. Types of pittosporum hedging. Description pittosporum tenuifolium tom thumb forms a rounded branching shrub that remains naturally neat and compact. Pittosporum tom thumb a popular evergreen shrub.
Golf ball and tom thumb are significantly lower growing varieties suitable for hedges of up to a metre or so other varieties can be kept as hedges from 1 4 metres.