Pittosporum

Pittosporum

Pittosporum are large evergreen shrubs which are fast-growing when young. They are grown for their glossy green foliage, bearing oblong-ovate, wavy-edged leaves. In late spring and early summer, Pittosporum reveal bell-shaped, dark red flowers which have a honey scent, these flowers are followed by grey-black capsules.

Where to Site Your Pittosporum

These are beautiful shrubs that can easily be maintained, they are perfect for hedging, pots and flower borders. A fantastic versatile shrub

How to Grow and Look after your Pittosporum

Pittosporums are ideally planted in fertile, well-drained soil in a border or as a low hedge. If being used as a hedging plant, they should be trimmed into shape in spring or summer.

If planted in a border, these shrubs are best trimmed in late winter or early spring, removing any crossing shoots. This encourages healthy re-growth.