Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Wai-iti'
Kōhūhū




Erect, bushy tree. The shimmering oval leaves are clear jade-green contrasting with wine-red stems. Great as a feature tree or a hedge. Purple flowers in spring. Hardy to most soil conditions, avoid wet ground.
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Taxonomy and Etymology
Genus: Pittosporum
Species: Pittosporum tenuifolium
Cultivar: Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Wai-iti'
Common Name: Kōhūhū
Other Common Name(s): Black Matipo
Description and Features
Description: Erect, bushy tree. The shimmering oval leaves are clear jade-green contrasting with wine-red stems. Great as a feature tree or a hedge. Purple flowers in spring. Hardy to most soil conditions, avoid wet ground.
Height: 3m
Width: 2m
Uses: Hedging and screening, Attracts bees
Tolerates: Coastal, Windy
Soil Type: Dry soils
Winter Foliage: Evergreen
Origin: Native
Stem:
Summer: Red
Autumn: Red
Winter: Red
Spring: Red
Foliage:
Summer: Green
Autumn: Green
Winter: Green
Spring: Green
Flowers:
Summer: None
Autumn: None
Winter: None
Spring: Purple