Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tandarra Gold'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 8'-10'
W: 5'-7'

planting zones

8b-11

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tandarra Gold' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tandarra Gold'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: pittosporaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, gold and green
Mature size: 5 FT - 7 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: black and red blooms in spring
Uses: black stems

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tandarra Gold'

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

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A most refined P. tenuifolium, said to be a sport of P. tenuifolium ???Silver Sheen?? with its ever-so slightly silver tinted leaves. Most importantly though, leaves of under 1/2?? carry the same silvery coloring, in this form a yellow blotch takes up nearly the whole leaf, creating a wonderful color contrast with the typical black stems. Without pruning, becomes upright to 8-10 ft or more with an almost cloudlike texture ... yellow clouds, of course. Provide summer water and, for the most dainty appearance, keep out of the hottest afternoon sun. Makes a suburb pot plant, luckily for, alas, it is one of the more tender with possible damage in the upper teens F, upper USDA zone 8. Otherwise easy care.