Wrinkled Blue Pittosporum
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Wrinkled Blue'
Full sun, Partial sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
Botanical Pronunciation | pit-oh-SPOR-um ten-yoo-ih-FOH-lee-um |
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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. |
Companion Plants | Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia); Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina); Phormium (Phormium); Loropetalum (Loropetalum); Echeveria (Echeveria) |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-11

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