Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen'
Kōhūhū




Erect, pyramidal form with black branches and stems. Small, glossy, pale, silver-green, shimmering leaves. Quick and easy to grow in sun or shade. Can be clipped into any size or form. Excellent as a screen. Purple spring flowers scent the air with their sweet fragrance.
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Taxonomy and Etymology
Genus: Pittosporum
Species: Pittosporum tenuifolium
Cultivar: Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen'
Common Name: Kōhūhū
Other Common Name(s): Black Matipo
Description and Features
Description: Erect, pyramidal form with black branches and stems. Small, glossy, pale, silver-green, shimmering leaves. Quick and easy to grow in sun or shade. Can be clipped into any size or form. Excellent as a screen. Purple spring flowers scent the air with their sweet fragrance.
Height: 3m
Width: 2m
Uses: Hedging and screening, Attracts bees
Tolerates: Coastal, Windy
Soil Type: Dry soils
Winter Foliage: Evergreen
Origin: Native
Stem:
Summer: Black
Autumn: Black
Winter: Black
Spring: Black
Foliage:
Summer: Green, Grey
Autumn: Green, Grey
Winter: Green, Grey
Spring: Green, Grey
Flowers:
Summer: None
Autumn: None
Winter: None
Spring: Purple