38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh,
Alexandra
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Stephens Island'
Stephens Island Pittosporum
$20
PB5
Mature height:
3 - 5 m
Mature width:
1.5 - 2.5 m
A hardy, evergreen shrub with small, leathery, dark-green leaves. Known for its extremely tough, wind-resistant, and reliable nature.
Growing Conditions
Soil
Highly adaptable; thrives in most well-drained soils.
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; highly versatile.
Flower
Small, dark-red, fragrant flowers in spring.
Care & Maintenance
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Stephens Island' is a dense, compact shrub that is perfect for formal, low-growing garden hedges.
• Responds well to regular, firm, heavy seasonal clipping.
• Prune often to maintain a dense, formal screen.
• Plant in sunny to semi-shaded, well-draining soil spots.
• Very hardy and resistant to local wind conditions.
Common Uses for
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Stephens Island'
01
Formal Privacy Hedge
Shears into a stunning, uniform, dense, high-performance screen.
02
Native Revegetation
Functions as a reliable, tough framework tree in coastal restoration projects and large-scale native plantings.
03
Structural Anchor
Dense, dark foliage provides a brilliant, year-round, lush backdrop.
04
Modern Garden
Adds clean, geometric, high-gloss complexity to minimalist designs.
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