Wrinkled Blue Pittosporum
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Wrinkled Blue'
SKU
09102
Vigorous but tidy with small silvery-blue, wavy-edged leaves on thin black stems. Well-suited to shearing to create a formal hedge. In its natural form, the airy habit allows sunlight to accentuate the blue sheen and the leaves to shimmer in the breeze. Evergreen.
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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 | Fast growing; reaches 12 ft. tall, 6 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Woodland Garden, 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, Fast Growing, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 8 - 11
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