Wrinkled Blue Pittosporum

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Wrinkled Blue'

Pronunciation: pit-oh-SPOR-um ten-yoo-ih-FOH-lee-um
SKU #09102
8-11

Good to grow! 10

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OVERVIEW
Description 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.
Light Full sun, Partial sun
Watering Allow soil to dry slightly before watering.
Blooms Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Mature Size Fast growing; reaches 12 ft. tall, 6 ft. wide.
DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen Evergreen
Special Features Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing
Growth Rate Fast
CARE
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 neat appearance, periodically prune lightly to shape.

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