Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb' (Tom Thumb New Zealand Pittosporum, Tom Thumb Tawhiwhi, Tom Thumb Kohuhu)
Botanical Information
| Family | Pittosporaceae |
| Genus | Pittosporum |
| Species | tenuifolium |
| Cultivar | 'Tom Thumb' |
| Synonyms | Pittosporum 'Tom Thumb' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8b - 9a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -9 - (-4) |
| Temperature (°F) | 15 - 25 |
| Height | 0.5 - 1 m |
| Spread | 0.5 - 1 m |
| Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb' is a dense, bushy, rounded evergreen shrub with purple foliage and infrequent flowers. |
| Shape | Rounded. |
| Cultivation | Grow in a sheltered location, in full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil. The best foliage colour is in full sun. |
| Pests | Susceptibilities include powdery mildew and leaf spot. |
| Notable Specimens | RHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Light green when young, maturing to purple, margins undulate. |
| Flower Description | Infrequent, small, with 5 petals. |
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