Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Elizabeth'

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 10'-25'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

8a-11

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Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Elizabeth' plant details

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Elizabeth' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with blue, variegated and white foliage. In spring black and red flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Elizabeth'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: pittosporaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, variegated and white
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 10 FT - 25 FT - tall
Flowers: black and red blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant, hedge, purple stems, textural, wavy leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Elizabeth'

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

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A southern hemisphere pittosporum from New Zealand, this is a vigorous male cultivar. Small, nearly black flowers provide deliciously fragrant inspiration in spring and the shiny, wavy edged, light blue-green leaves -- variegated with white edges, pink flushed especially in winter -- contrasting with purplish stems provide a nice texture year round. A large shrub to small tree, possibly to 25 ft, but more probably remaining 10-12 ft x 6-8 ft, it can be easily trimmed as a hedge. Enjoying regular summer water, they are best in well-drained soil in sun or part shade, perhaps with extra protection of a south wall or overstory where temperatures dip into the teens regularly. Frost hardy to 10F, USDA zone 8, with good protection.