Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Marjory Channon'

Also Known As

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Marjorie Channon'
Marjorie Channon Kohuhu
Variegated Tawhiwhi

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 8'-15'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

8a-11

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Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Marjory Channon' plant details

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Marjory Channon' is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring and summer black and red flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Marjory Channon'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: pittosporaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 8 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: black and red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: black stems, compact, container plant, dense, fragrant, honey-scented, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Marjory Channon'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: seaside / salt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Foliage that is light-green brightly margined with cream on dark plum stems forms a handsome dense rounded shrub (to 6' x 4') that will look great in a formal or informal hedge in a container or a border. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Marjorie Channon’, also known as Variegated Kohuhu, is a beautiful, upright shrub displaying light green leaves edged in creamy white growing on dark stems. Honey-scented, black red flowers appear in early Summer. Grow in a well-drained soil with moderate watering. A fantastic accent plant for landscape or planters.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Has spotted evergreen leaves that make an attractive shrub. The creamy spots make the plant look white from a distance. We grow our plants in containers as they are borderline hardy.

By: Gossler Farms

A dense, billowing shrub to 15' tall and half as wide with boldly variegated green and cream leaves. A stunning plant that is equally useful in borders or containers, it is slow to establish itself, but well worth the wait.

By: Native Sons

Another beautiful, evergeen "Kohuhu" shrub from New Zealand, slow growing to 10 ft high x 6 ft wide with a dense and compact habit and gorgeous foliage, light green with creamy white margins, on black stems! In early summer, the fragrant flowers appear, dark, dark red -- nearly black -- and showy though tiny. Best in full sun to part shade with regular summer water until established. Frost hardy to 15F, mid USDA zone 8.