38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh,
Alexandra
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Lighten up'
Lighten up Pittosporum
$24
PB6.5
Mature height:
2 - 3 m
Mature width:
1.5 - 2 m
A vibrant, upright, evergreen shrub with small, wavy, bright-lime-green leaves that appear to glow.
Growing Conditions
Soil
Highly adaptable; thrives in most well-drained soils.
Sunlight
Full sun to light partial shade; bright light enhances lime colour.
Flower
Small, dark, fragrant, bell-shaped flowers in spring.
Care & Maintenance
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Lighten up' is a stunning, bright, lime-foliaged shrub that glows in the sunny garden landscape.
• Prune firmly in spring to maintain bushy shape.
• Plant in sunny, well-draining positions for best colour.
• Remove any solid green leaf branch reversals promptly.
• Hardy against moderate frost and drying wind conditions.
Common Uses for
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Lighten up'
01
Luminous Privacy Screen
Forms a beautiful, uniform, tightly packed bright lime-and-gold ribbon to screen out neighboring properties.
02
Modern Line Edging
Outlines long residential driveways and pathways with a clean, highly polished structural frame.
03
Dark Corner Illuminator
Glowing chartreuse foliage instantly brightens up gloomy garden corners and semi-shaded borders.
04
Structural Backdrop
Provides an essential, year-round, luminous anchor for beds.
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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
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August - May:
Tue, Wed, Thu | 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
June - July:
By Appointment Only