Pittosporum Species, Black Matipo, Kohuhu, Tawhiwhi

Pittosporumtenuifolium

Genus
Pittosporum (pit-oh-SPOR-um)
Species
tenuifolium (ten-yoo-ih-FOH-lee-um)
Synonym
Pittosporum colensoi
Pittosporum fasciculatum
Pittosporum mayi
Pittosporum nigricans
Pittosporum translucens
Sun Exposure
Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Trees
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Carlsbad, California

Pacifica, California

Palo Alto, California

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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| May 2012 | positive

Great screen as you can make it as dense as you like. I have several variety of these, all used as screens. The regular Kohuhu will get...Read More

M
Pacifica, CA (Zone 10a) | June 2011 | positive

Grows well in full shade and Pacific (San Francisco) coastal conditions. Drought tolerant.

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