What is the fastest growing Pittosporum?

What is the fastest growing Pittosporum?

There are many different plants to use, depending on what you are after. Pittosporum tenuifolium from New Zealand is a fast-growing hedge. These plants grow about a metre every year.

How fast does Pittosporum grow NZ?

The Pittosporum eugenioides is the largest of the New Zealand pittosporums and can reach a height of around 12m. It has a fast growth rate and after five years can reach a height of 3m depending on where it is planted. Also known as lemonwood because of its yellow wavy edged foliage and lemon scented flowers.

How tall does Pittosporum Tenuifolium grow?

20 to 30 feet tall
Pittosporum tenuifolium (Kohuhu) – A fast growing dense evergreen upright shrub or small tree that grows to 20 to 30 feet tall.

Is Pittosporum native to NZ?

Pittosporum eugenioides, common names lemonwood or tarata, is a species of New Zealand native evergreen tree. Growing to 12 m (39 ft) tall by 5 m (16 ft) broad, it is conical when young but more rounded in shape when mature.

What is the lifespan of pittosporum?

Longevity: Up to 40 years. Horticultural Merit and uses: Although not commonly promoted in horticultural applications, this plant commonly self seeds into parks and gardens.

What is the hardiest pittosporum?

tenuifolium is one of the hardiest, with neat, evergreen foliage on conspicuous black twigs. The flowers are small but noticeably honey-scented and a beguiling shade of chocolate-purple.

Is pittosporum a tree or shrub?

Pittosporums are colourful evergreen shrubs that provide year-round structural interest.

Do pittosporum have deep roots?

Kōhūhū is a relatively fast growing plant growing from 0.5 metres to 3 metres within five years. The root system is shallow and spread out.

What is the best pittosporum?

1. Kohuhu. This variety is a good hedge plant with small oval-shaped and pointed mid-green leaves. Grow this fast-growing specimen in full sun to partial shade.

Can pittosporum be kept small?

You can keep the plant in a small size for many years by consistently trimming Pittosporums. However, a better approach if you want a smaller plant is to purchase ‘MoJo’ a small plant that gets only 22 inches (56 cm.) high, or a dwarf variety like ‘Wheeler’s Dwarf’.