Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Variegatum’
Common Name : pittosporum tenuifolium 'Variegatum'Family : PittosporaceaeType : ShrubHabit : BushyHeight : 1.5-2.5 metresSpread : 1.5-2.5 metresFlower colour : PurpleFlowering from : Aprilto AprilFoliage : EvergreenFoliage colour : Olive green& PurpleHardiness: Hardy through most of the UK -10° to -5°Sunlight : Full Sun / Part ShadeMoisture : Moist but well-drainedSoil : Acid / Neutral / AlkalineSeason of interest : Spring - Summer - Autumn - WinterTo be Sheltered
Prized for its striking, dark grey or black young stems clothed with distinctive, wavy, small grey-green leaves edged with cream, this large, bushy, evergreen shrub or small tree forms a natural oval. It makes a lovely backdrop to a sunny, well-drained border and responds well to light clipping into a more formal shape. An excellent plant for warm coastal areas, where it can successfully be grown as an attractive, variegated windbreak or hedge.