Pittosporum tenuifolium Midget - Kohuhu
Pittosporum tenuifolium Midget - Kohuhu
Pittosporum tenuifolium Midget
Tawhiwhi, Kohuhu, Black Matipo, New Zealand Pittosporum
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Description
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Midget' is a dwarf variety of pittosporum with small leaves that makes a good alternative to boxwood in mild climates. This small, round shrub is densely packed with tender green foliage, is decorative all year round, and is less susceptible to pests that decimate boxwood. This pittosporum tolerates pruning well and offers subtle flowers in late spring, releasing a honey scent in the evening. Its only weakness is its limited hardiness, which restricts its cultivation in the ground to mild regions. Plant it in a sunny rockery, or a dry garden, as it tolerates summer drought and limestone soils well. In colder regions, plant it in a large pot on the terrace or balcony, so that it can be stored away from frosts in cold winters.
Pittosporum tenuifolium, from the Pittosporaceae family, is native to the dry regions east of the New Zealand Alps. The 'Midget' cultivar has very short internodes, a naturally round and very compact habit. It grows quite rapidly, forming a dense and stocky bush of 50 to 80 cm (20 to 32in) in all directions, sometimes up to 1 m (3ft), in a few seasons. Its highly branched stems bear leaves that persist all year round, even in winter. They are alternate, entire, ovate, thick, very smooth, glossy, leathery leaves. They are small, not exceeding 3 to 3.5 cm (1in) in length and 1.5 cm (1in) in width. Flowering occurs in late spring or early summer. The small dark cup-shaped flowers, less than 1 cm (1in) in diameter, release a scent which is more noticable at night. Flowers are followed by the formation of a few round fruits, initially green and then almost black when ripe. A severe winter may destroy all or part of the vegetation, but the plant can regenerate from the stump or the base of the branches, after severely pruning the plant.
Hardy down to -7°C/-10°C, Pittosporum Midget requires a well-drained soil, and a warm, sunny location, sheltered from prevailing winds. In mild climates, it can be planted in a rockery or at the edge of a planting bed. In a dry garden, it can be paired with Cistus, lavender, oregano, or thyme. In colder regions, it can be placed in a container on a terrace to enjoy its delicate scent and rounded charm. This variety, like boxwood, can also form a neat little hedge and is suitable for topiary, but it has the advantage of being unaffected by boxwood pests. It can also be accompanied by red or fuchsia bush salvias, Prostanthera, Westringia, Grevillea, compact Escallonias, or combined with the silver foliage of Artemisia, Helichrysum, and santolines.
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Botanical data
Pittosporum
tenuifolium
Midget
Pittosporaceae
Tawhiwhi, Kohuhu, Black Matipo, New Zealand Pittosporum
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Pittosporum Midget should preferably be planted in spring in a fertile, soft, well-drained soil. It tolerates limestone but prefers soils rich in loam. At planting, mix leaf compost and coarse sand with your garden soil, up to 50%. Water your plant well once or twice a week to promote good root growth. Once established (after 2 or 3 years), this bush will not require watering in summer. In very dry regions, occasional watering in summer will be welcome. Not very hardy , to -7°C/-10°C (14°F), choose a warm location, in full sun which is sheltered from prevailing winds. Keep the base of the plant mulched. Plant it along a south-facing wall in regions with harsh winters. In cooler climates, cover it with a winter veil or shelter it in a frost-free conservatory for the winter season. To help it branch out during the first years of planting, pinch the young shoots. Prune mature plants at the end of the season, removing the branches that appear untidy. It is entirely possible to shape it into a ball or a hedge, as it tolerates pruning well. In case of a somewhat harsh winter (prolonged cold, snow), prune severely, the plant will sprout again and the 'ball' will reform. In the most severe cases, prune it to ground level, as it is likely to sprout from the stump, quite late in spring.
Pittosporum tenuifolium can be susceptible to Phytophthora, a fungus that attacks the collar and roots in soils that are both constantly warm and humid.
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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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