Pittosporum Tenufolium Tom Thumb
£20.00
- out of stock
notes
Offering wonderful year round interest, Pittosporum Tenufolium Tom Thumb is a dense evergreen shrub of rounded habit, bearing wavy, dark purple leaves on striking dark stems. New growth appears green, thus presenting the shrub with a two tone effect. This unusual colouring acts as a great focal point in a gravel bed or as a contrast in a sunny border.
Dimensions
- 2/3L
- Height and Spread: up to 100cm (3ft 3in) x W: 80cm (2ft 7in) in 2-5 years
Features
notes
Offering wonderful year round interest, Pittosporum Tenufolium Tom Thumb is a dense evergreen shrub of rounded habit, bearing wavy, dark purple leaves on striking dark stems. New growth appears green, thus presenting the shrub with a two tone effect. This unusual colouring acts as a great focal point in a gravel bed or as a contrast in a sunny border.
Insights
Although it may sometimes produce small, honey scented dark purple flowers in spring, this cannot be relied upon. It is a recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence.
Details
- Flowers: May – June (irregular)
- Hardy
Planting
- Well drained soil
- West or East aspects
- Full sun or partial sunlight
- Sheltered
Care
- Slow growing
- Protect from cold, drying winds
- Requires minimal pruning
Glossary