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Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Margaret Turnbull'

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 9a-10b

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Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Margaret Turnbull' plant details

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Margaret Turnbull' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring and summer black and red flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Grows well with sun - shade and low - moderate water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Margaret Turnbull'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: pittosporaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: black and red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Margaret Turnbull'

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: low - moderate
Resistant to: rabbit, heat, humidity, seaside / salt and wind
Soil needs: clay, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dark-green foliage splashed with gold and lime and dark purple-red, fragrant spring bell-flowers make this more compact (4-6't x 2-3'w) shrub an exciting and enjoyable shrub/small-tree to choose for hedge or accent. S-PSh-Sh/M

Gardening facts about Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Margaret Turnbull' plant

How to Grow Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Margaret Turnbull'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • low - moderate
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • wind tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • black
  • Wildlife

    • rabbit resistant
  • Fruit

    • black
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 4'-6'

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 6'-8'

  • sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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