Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Purpureum'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-10'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

8a-10b

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Purpureum' plant details

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Purpureum' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with bronze and purple foliage. In spring black and red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Purpureum'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: pittosporaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze and purple
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: black and red blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Purpureum'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Odd is one way to describe this fabulous and much sought after pittosporum with wavy-edged leaves that start out pale green and mature to a deep bronze-purple, the new growth against the dark, older leaves giving a striking bicolor effect. Wow! In winter the shiny and reflective foliage appears even darker. A nice, evergreen shrub, to 10' tall. Best in full to part sun with average summer water. Cold hardy in USDA zone 8.