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Other common names tawhiwhi 'Warnham Gold'
Family Pittosporaceae
Genus Pittosporum are evergreen shrubs or trees with simple, leathery leaves and small, often fragrant, 5-petalled flowers, followed by spherical, woody fruits splitting to reveal seeds embedded in sticky pulp
Details A compact large evergreen shrub with rounded, golden-yellow leaves brightest in winter. Small scented purple flowers are borne rather sparingly from late spring
Foliage Evergreen
Habit Bushy
Fragrance Flower
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H4
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Aspect West-facing or East-facing
Exposure Sheltered
Chalk
Loam
Sand
MoistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand
pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height 1-1.5 metres
Ultimate spread 1-1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height 10-20 years
Cultivation Easy to grow in fertile, moist but well-drained, soil. May need protection in colder climes especially from cold, drying winds. Plant in full sun for the best leaf effect
Propagation Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types Hedging & Screens Wall-side Borders Coastal City & Courtyard Gardens Cottage & Informal Garden
Pruning Pruning group 1
Pests Generally pest free
Diseases Susceptible to powdery mildews and a leaf spot
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