Pittosporum Tom Thumb Uk

An evergreen shrub with bronze purple leaves wavy margined bronze purple leaves and.

Pittosporum tom thumb uk. May to june dark purple flowers unreliable hardiness. Synonyms pittosporum tom thumb. Fertile moist well drained soil position. Growing pittosporum tenuifolium in containers the most recommended variety for container growing is tom thumb and it s easy to see why.

Full sun or partial shade flowering period colour. Pittosporum tom thumb reaches a max height of 1m. 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. Pittosporum tom thumb latin name.

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 agm is a slow growing mound forming evergreen shrub with attractive deep purplish bronze leathery foliage. Pittosporum tenuifolium tom thumb from burncoose nurseries available online to buy information. Other common names tawhiwhi tom thumb.

Pittosporum tenuifolium tom thumb is a compact shrub with a rounded shape and bears small dark purple leaves. Fully hardy eventual height spread. Tawhiwhi tom thumb is a very popular petite purple leaved cultivar. With striking evergreen foliage and a compact bushy habit this shrub is a great choice for small gardens or low growing borders and hedges.

Also known as tawhiwhi tom thumb in its native new zealand this variety of pittosporum is dense and slow growing with deep purple hued leaves offset by the contrasting new growth which is light green. Mound forming evergreen with green leaves maturing to almost black. Evergreen thinly leathery glossy leaves 2 5 6cm 1 2 in long height 1m 39in. The new evergreen growth in spring starts with light green leaves which help to give the shrub an unusual two toned effect.

Pittosporum tenuifolium tom thumb hedges direct uk buy pittosporum tenuifolium tom thumb from hedges direct. Pittosporum tenuifolium tom thumb pittosporum tom thumb will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 10 20 years. Alternatively pair with ornamental grasses or other foliage plants such as choisya. Pests and diseases of pittosporum.

Both of these varieties can be bought online at crocus. Tom thumb common name.