Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Queen'
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Small, wavy-edged grey-green leaves, each with a fine, creamy white margin, clothe the dark stems of this bushy...
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Plant description
Small, wavy-edged grey-green leaves, each with a fine, creamy white margin, clothe the dark stems of this bushy evergreen shrub, providing year round interest. Originating from New Zealand, it copes well with coastal conditions and will make a handsome screen in a sheltered garden.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
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- May
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- Jul
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- Sep
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- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
How to care for Pittosporum tenuifolium Silver Queen:
Requires minimal pruning. To thin or reduce growth prune mid-spring and apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant.
