Pittosporum
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb'
Common Name: Pittosporum
Genus: Pittosporum
Species: tenuifolium
Cultivar: 'Tom Thumb'
The Greek translation of Pittosporum refers to the tar like substance that coats the seeds on these plants.
Category: Shrubs and Sub-shrubs
Growth Rate: Average
Features: Has interesting foliage, Makes a good hedge, Provides winter colour
| Hardiness: Half-Hardy | Height: 1.00 m (100 cm) |
| Sun/Shade: Full sun | Spread: 0.60 m (60 cm) |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen | |
| Foliage Colour: Purple |
Soil Type: Normal/Loam or Sandy/Light or Chalky/Alkaline
Soil Moisture: Dry, well drained or Moist, but well drained
Small, evergreen shrub. Primarily grown for its attractive purple foliage. Can be used as a hedging plant, best grown in a sheltered spot.
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