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Tennis Ball Pittosporum
Pittosporum tenuifolium
SKU #47404
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Allow soil to dry slightly before watering.
SIZE:
Reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide.
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| Description | A rounded evergreen shrub with beautiful foliage that adds texture and brightens the garden. Glowing green and yellow leaves grow on delicate black stems. Fabulous planted alone as an accent, but also works beautifully as a mid-sized hedge. |
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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Multi-Season Interest, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Care Instructions | 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 neat appearance, periodically prune lightly to shape. |
Details
| Description | A rounded evergreen shrub with beautiful foliage that adds texture and brightens the garden. Glowing green and yellow leaves grow on delicate black stems. Fabulous planted alone as an accent, but also works beautifully as a mid-sized hedge. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Multi-Season Interest, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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 neat appearance, periodically prune lightly to shape. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.