Emerald Wave® Pittosporum
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Star'
SKU
2597
Small light green, wavy-edged leaves on red-black stems make this shrub a striking hedge or specimen. Naturally dense form and drought tolerance means little effort is required to maintain its appearance. Small brown flowers in spring are realtively insignificant. A compact shrub 10 to 12 ft. tall, 4 to 5 ft. wide. Full to partial sun. Evergreen.
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8 - 11 Change
Full sun, Partial sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | pit-oh-SPOR-um ten-yoo-ih-FOH-lee-um |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 10 to 12 ft. tall, 4 to 5 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Color | Brown |
| Foliage Color | Light Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Coastal Exposure, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Key Feature | Easy Care Plant |
Provide average, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Apply a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, prune annually to shape.
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