[Kostenlos] 50 Pittosporum Tom Thumb Hedge

Description pittosporum tenuifolium tom thumb forms a rounded branching shrub that remains naturally neat and compact.

Pittosporum tom thumb hedge. Synonyms pittosporum tom thumb. For most of the year it has dark purple leaves contrasted beautifully by bright green fresh growth. New growth emerges light green making an interesting contrasting with the darker mature foliage. Types of pittosporum hedging. Growing pittosporum tenuifolium in containers the most recommended variety for container growing is tom thumb and it s easy to see why. 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 hedges direct uk buy pittosporum tenuifolium tom thumb from hedges direct.

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. Both of these varieties can be bought online at crocus. 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. Pittosporum tom thumb is one of my favourite shrubs. Alternatively pair with ornamental grasses or other foliage plants such as choisya. 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. The new evergreen growth in spring starts with light green leaves which help to give the shrub an unusual two toned effect.

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. Other common names tawhiwhi tom thumb. It s a great plant to define pathway entrances and can also be used as a low growing hedge. Pests and diseases of pittosporum. 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. The black stems are covered in small burgundy black leaves with rippling margins.