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Name Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb'
Price £ 15.00 / each
Coloursbronze
SizeHeight: 1m/3ft
Spread: 1m/3ft
AspectPrefers full sun or partial shade. It should be protected from cold, drying winds. Suitable for a south, east, or west facing garden.
CareNeeds a fertile, moist but well drained soil. Requires minimal pruning, to thin or reduce growth. Prune in mid-spring and apply a generous 5-7cm mulch of well rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant.
Uses-Looks good as part of a mixed bed/border
-evergreen
-low maintenance
-suitable for city or informal/cottage garden style planting schemes.
DescriptionThis is an evergreen shrub, with a compact habit. It has dark purple leaves which are small and waxy, with young stems being bold black. It looks great with Phormiums, Irises, Grasses etc. It needs some protection in cold areas.