Oliver Twist Pittosporum
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Oliver Twist'
SKU
1680
A compact selection with small silvery-green leaves on thin black stems. Well suited to shearing to create a formal hedge. Unsheared, the airy habit allows sunlight to accentuate the silver sheen and the breeze to cause the leaves to shimmer. Evergreen.
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8 - 11 Change
Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | pit-oh-SPOR-um ten-yoo-ih-FOH-lee-um |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderately growing; reaches 8 to 10 ft. tall, 5 to 7 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage, Mediterranean |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Coastal Exposure, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Attractive Bark, Easy Care, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat. |
| Key Feature | Easy Care Hedge 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 periodic 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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