Tasman Ruffles Pittosporum
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tasman Ruffles'
Pronunciation: pit-oh-SPOR-um ten-yoo-ih-FOH-lee-um
SKU #05142
| Description | One of the best and hardiest selections of the New Zealand native species, this evergreen shrub has clean green foliage with creamy white margins, and a dense, conical frame. A candidate for one of the most distinctive, handsome, tidy and low maintenance hedging plants in a contemporary garden setting. |
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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Allow soil to dry slightly before watering. |
| Blooms | Spring |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 10 ft. tall, 4 to 5 ft. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Benefits Birds |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
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| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Loropetalum (Loropetalum); Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina); Agapanthus (Agapanthus); Blue Oat Grass (Heliotrichon); Bottlebrush (Callistemon) |
| Care | 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 slow-release fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a more formal appearance, periodically prune lightly to shape. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-10
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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