Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Purpureum' |
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Plant type: evergreen shrub Hardiness zones: 9-11 Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, light frost |
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Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & coastal designs Uses: formal hedge, large planter, windbreak, fire retardant, poolside Growth rate: average Maintenance Level: average Skill Level: average | ||||||||
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