Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb' (Tom Thumb New Zealand Pittosporum, Tom Thumb Tawhiwhi, Tom Thumb Kohuhu)


Botanical Information

FamilyPittosporaceae
GenusPittosporum
Speciestenuifolium
Cultivar'Tom Thumb'
SynonymsPittosporum 'Tom Thumb'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8b - 9a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-9 - (-4)
Temperature (°F)15 - 25
Height0.5 - 1 m
Spread0.5 - 1 m
GrowthSlow

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionPittosporum tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb' is a dense, bushy, rounded evergreen shrub with purple foliage and infrequent flowers.
ShapeRounded.
CultivationGrow in a sheltered location, in full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil. The best foliage colour is in full sun.
PestsSusceptibilities include powdery mildew and leaf spot.
Notable SpecimensRHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionLight green when young, maturing to purple, margins undulate.
Flower DescriptionInfrequent, small, with 5 petals.

Photographs