Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Nutty's Leprechaun'

This selection originated in Ireland though its parentage is, of course, from New Zealand. A good addition to the purple-leaved pittosporums, growing only to about 3' tall with small, deep burgundy leaves, under 1/2", a striking contrast with the florescent chartreuse of the new spring growth. These are not only compact, they have an almost creeping quality, separating P. t. 'Nutty Leprechaun' from other small, purple cultivars. Also one of the tougher of the purple group, these have been frost hardy so far into the low teens °F with no noticeable damage. Full sun for best color. At home on the West Coast of North America, but not happy in the hot, humid southeast. Frost hardy in lower USDA zone 8.