Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Moonlight'

Plant type

shrub

size

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

planting zones

8a-10b

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Moonlight' plant details

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Moonlight' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with gold, green, variegated and white foliage. In spring black, burgundy 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 'Moonlight'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: pittosporaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: black, burgundy and red blooms in spring
Uses: carnation-scented, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Moonlight'

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

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Yet another good variegated form of one of our favorite groups, this rather dense shrub to 4-6' has rounded very glossy leaves centered cream to nearly golden and edged green. Early spring flowers are of deep maroon, smell like carnations, and are almost visible to the naked eye. This is one of the more frost hardy cultivars, withstanding temperatures into the mid to upper teens °F, upper USDA zone 8, with no visible damage. We don't yet know its lower limit.