What Compact to large, evergreen shrubs – or in some cases, small trees – that come in a vast array of coloured and varied foliage types. They are deservedly popular as they are easy to propagate, versatile evergreens that can be employed as hedging plants and evergreen punctuation in all but the coldest gardens.
Origins Pittosporum tenuifolium is native to New Zealand while the fragrantly flowered Pittosporum tobira is from Japan and Korea. Other species can be found in parts of Eastern Asia, Australia and South Africa.
Season Mostly year-round interest, though some species are prized for their scented flowers in early summer.
Size Depending on species from 60cm up to 10m.
Conditions Full sun with some shelter from cold, drying, winter winds. Great for coastal and city gardens where winter cold extremes are less severe.
Generally hardy down to -10ºC – though some species are only suitable for milder areas – with an
