Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Stephens Island'
Kōhūhū




Selection from Stephens Island in the deep south, so tolerant of colder conditions and coastal areas. Forms a dense, rounded tree with olive-green, leathery leaves. 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 'Stephens Island'
Common Name: Kōhūhū
Other Common Name(s): Black Matipo
Description and Features
Description: Selection from Stephens Island in the deep south, so tolerant of colder conditions and coastal areas. Forms a dense, rounded tree with olive-green, leathery leaves. 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
Foliage:
Summer: Green
Autumn: Green
Winter: Green
Spring: Green
Flowers:
Summer: None
Autumn: None
Winter: None
Spring: Purple