Pittosporum tenuifolium 'James Stirling'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 10'
W: 5'

planting zones

7b-10b

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'James Stirling' plant details

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'James Stirling' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In spring black flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pittosporum tenuifolium 'James Stirling'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: pittosporaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 5 FT wide, 10 FT tall
Flowers: black blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pittosporum tenuifolium 'James Stirling'

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: seaside / salt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the parents of the ever-popular Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen', 'James Stirling' is also appealing with a much more platinum coloration and a denser habit. Tiny black flowers in spring come and go quickly but are a sweet surprise and lovely against the silvery foliage. Happy in full to part sun with regular summer water, James will get to 10' tall or so and half as wide. Can be pruned to increase density and maintain shape. One of the hardier forms, accepting temperatures in the single digits, upper USDA zone 7.