38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh,
Alexandra
Pittosporum tenuifolium
Kohuhu, Black Matipo
$24
PB6.5
Mature height:
4 - 6 m
Mature width:
2 - 3 m
A fast-growing, evergreen native with small, glossy, light-green leaves on black-tinted stems. A versatile classic for hedging.
Growing Conditions
Soil
Highly adaptable; thrives in most well-drained soils.
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; highly versatile.
Flower
Small, dark purple night-scented, bell-shaped flowers in spring.
Care & Maintenance
Pittosporum tenuifolium is a classic, versatile, and very popular native shrub for formal or informal hedging.
• Responds well to regular, firm, heavy seasonal clipping.
• Prune often to maintain a dense, formal screen.
• Plant in sunny to semi-shaded, well-drained soil sites.
• Very hardy and wind-resistant in most local conditions.
Common Uses for
Pittosporum tenuifolium
01
Formal Privacy Hedge
Shears into a stunning, uniform, lush-green, high-performance screen.
02
Modern Garden
Adds high-gloss, clean, geometric complexity to minimalist designs.
03
Wildlife Attraction
The small, honey-scented spring flowers are rich in nectar and highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and native insects.
04
Structural Anchor
Glossy, small foliage creates a brilliant, year-round, lush backdrop.
Visit Us Today
We’re a local, onsite nursery located in Alexandra.
All plants are selected and purchased in person so you can see quality, size, and suitability before you buy.
38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh, Alexandra
Opening Hours
You’re welcome to visit during our open hours, or arrange a time that suits you by appointment.
August - May:
Tue, Wed, Thu | 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
June - July:
By Appointment Only