Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Black Lace'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-6'
W: 3'-6'

planting zones

8a-11

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Black Lace' plant details

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Black Lace' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring black, burgundy and red flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Black Lace'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: pittosporaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: black, burgundy and red blooms in spring
Uses: black stems, carnation-scented, container plant, mounding, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Black Lace'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Another of the diminutive forms of this treasure of a species, P. t. 'Black Lace' is among the tiniest of them all. Threadlike, black branches on this delicately mounding small plant, to 3', bold leaves often under 1/4", each leaf tinted chocolate-burgundy in winter with olive tints in summer. Eventually plants may reach 6' at which time leaves begin to grow somewhat larger and flowers occur in spring with typical maroon, small bells, scented of carnations. Bright light to dappled shade, regular summer water. Not a heavy feeder. Superb small garden or container plant having proven hardy to mid USDA zone 8, possibly a little cooler if protected from wind.