Pittosporum Hedge
Need to create screening from your neighbours? Pittosporum Tenuifolium plant varieties will be the ideal option. Its hardness, fast & bush growing nature makes Pittosporum hedge plants a perfect screening tree. There are about 20 Varieties of Pittosporum hedge plants available that are perfectly suited for Australian gardens. Based on the Pittosporum plant varieties you choose, you can create screening, hedging, borders or simply grow as an ornamental shrub or a tree.
Plant Information:
Botanical name: Pittosporum
Height: 1 to 4 meters – depending on the variety
Width: up to 2 meters based on the variety
Ideal Place to Grow: most Pittosporum varieties grow well in direct sun or part shade, infertile and well-drained soil. These plants grow well in coastal areas.
Where to Grow: Ground and Container:
Pittosporum is a versatile and beloved plant in Australian gardens, known for its multitude of uses. Beyond its primary role as a screening tree or low hedge, Pittosporum finds its place as an excellent border plant, creating defined edges and adding structure to garden beds. Its glossy, evergreen foliage also lends itself beautifully to ornamental shrubbery, providing year-round interest.
Pittosporum uses:
Moreover, Pittosporum's adaptability to both ground and container planting makes it a favoured choice for various garden designs. Whether planted as a standalone specimen or in a mixed planting scheme, Pittosporum's hardiness and low-maintenance nature make it a reliable and enduring addition to any landscape.