Grown mainly for their glossy attractive green leaves which often have a leathery texture. Pittosporum tenuifolium Silver Magic; a compact shrub with small silver leaves that eventually turn pink with slightly wavy margins and ovate-elliptic in shape of Approx 3cm in length. A hardy evergreen which is perfect for hedging.
Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Silver Magic’ 3Ltr
Additional information
| Generic | Pittosporum |
|---|---|
| Species | tenuifolium |
| Varietry | 'Silver Magic' 3Ltr |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | black, red |
| Soil | Loam |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1m |
| Family | Pittosporaceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | bronze, purple |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Warm wall, Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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