Marjorie Channon Pittosporum
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Marjorie Channon'
Full sun, Partial sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
Botanical Pronunciation | pit-oh-SPOR-um ten-yoo-ih-FOH-lee-um |
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Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing; reaches 8 to 12 ft. tall, 6 to 8 ft. wide. |
Bloom Time | Spring and Summer |
Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
Flower Color | Brown |
Foliage Color | Variegated |
Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, Mediterranean |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Mass Planting, Coastal Exposure, Urban Garden |
Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Tolerates Alkaline Soil, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Compact Form |
Water Needs | Low |
Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat. |
Companion Plants | Loropetalum (Loropetalum); Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina); Blue Oat Grass (Helictotrichon); Bottlebrush (Callistemon); Agapanthus (Agapanthus) |
Provide average, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates periodic drought. Apply a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, prune annually to shape.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-11

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