Pittosporum tenuifolium Elisabeth - Kohuhu
Pittosporum tenuifolium Elisabeth - Kohuhu
Pittosporum tenuifolium Elisabeth - Kohuhu
Pittosporum tenuifolium Elizabeth
Tawhiwhi, Kohuhu, Black Matipo, New Zealand Pittosporum
Very pretty leaf colours, but very disappointed with the size – far from the 40–50 cm, barely 25 cm.
Colette, 31/03/2026
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Description
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Elisabeth' is a beautiful bush native to New Zealand, preferring mild climates. It is appreciated for the great beauty of its evergreen and variegated foliage that changes colour throughout the seasons. Its small, tough and undulate leaves have a grey-green hue strongly bordered with cream to pink, then they are adorned with pretty shades due to the cold. In late spring, its small flowers appear, exuding a light honey scent on warm nights. This plant, adapted to maritime climates, will thrive in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It can be planted in a large rock garden, a dry garden, by the sea, or in a large pot to be stored in cold climates.
This bush belongs to the Pittosporaceae family and is native to the dry regions east of the Alps in New Zealand. Over time, it forms a dense and conical bush measuring 1.50m (4ft 11in) to 2m (7ft 6in) in height, with a spread of 1m (4ft 3in). Its ramified stems bear evergreen, alternate, entire, ovate, thick, very glossy, tough leaves with undulate edges. They are small, not exceeding 3 to 4cm (1.2 - 1.6in) in length and 1.5 to 2cm (0.6 - 0.8in) in width. Variegated with almond-grey and cream-pink in spring and summer, they turn pink and red in winter. The flowering takes place in late spring or early summer. The small cup-shaped flowers, less than 1cm (0.4in) in diameter, emit a scent that is especially noticeable at night. They are followed by the formation of a few round fruits, initially green and then almost black when mature.
Hardy down to -7C°/-10°C, Pittosporum 'Elisabeth' requires a dry, not too chalky, well-drained soil, a warm, sunny location protected from prevailing winds. It tolerates sea spray perfectly, which allows it to be used without reservation in a free hedge by the sea. In mild climates, it can also be planted on a large slope or at the back of a border. Accompany it with Pistacia lentiscus, Olearia, lavender, rosemary, Grevilleas, Escallonias or combine it with the silver foliage of Artemisias. In colder regions, it can be planted in a pot on a terrace to enjoy its delicate scent and Mediterranean charm.
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Botanical data
Pittosporum
tenuifolium
Elizabeth
Pittosporaceae
Tawhiwhi, Kohuhu, Black Matipo, New Zealand Pittosporum
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Pittosporum 'Elisabeth' is preferably planted in the spring in a cold climate, or in September-October in a mild climate. Plant it in a fertile, dry, not too chalky soil that is well-drained. When planting, mix leaf compost and coarse sand with your garden soil at a ratio of 50%. Water your plant generously once or twice a week to promote establishment. Not very hardy (-7°C/-10°C), choose a warm location, in full sun and sheltered from prevailing winds. Immediately mulch the base. Install it along a south-facing wall in regions with harsh winters. Under a cooler climate cover it with winter fleece or shelter it in a frost-free conservatory for the winter. To encourage branching during the first years of planting, pinch the young shoots. In mature plants, prune the branches that appear untidy at the end of the season. It is perfectly possible to shape it into a ball or hedge, as it tolerates pruning well.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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