Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Purpureum'
PURPLE KOHUHU
Pittosporaceae

 
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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
5m
Plant habit
 
4m

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Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Purpureum'
PURPLE KOHUHU
Pittosporaceae

 

  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
5m
Plant habit
 
4m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in red-purple

Flowering Time: late spring to early summer

Ornamental Fruit: grey-black


DESIGN

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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