Pittosporum tenuifolium Orbitea - Kohuhu
Pittosporum tenuifolium Orbitea - Kohuhu
Pittosporum tenuifolium Orbitea - Kohuhu
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Lapitty' Orbitea
Tawhiwhi, Kohuhu, Black Matipo, New Zealand Pittosporum
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Description
The Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Orbitea' is a naturally compact variety of Kohuhu that does not require pruning. This small, dense bush forms an attractive rounded cushion of tender green, elongated, decorative leaves all year round. Fairly drought-resistant, it can replace boxwood in a border or on a patio. Its hardiness remains limited (-7 to -10°C), which restricts its cultivation in open ground to regions with mild winters. Elsewhere, it grows very well in pots to be overwintered protected from frosts.
The Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Orbitea’ ('Lapitty') belongs to the Pittosporaceae family. This ornamental variety comes from the species Pittosporum tenuifolium, endemic to New Zealand, where it grows in coastal and low mountain forests of the northern and southern Islands, up to an altitude of 900 m. The type species is an evergreen tree or bush reaching up to 10 metres in height, characterised by dark stems and pale green foliage with undulate margins.
The cultivar ‘Orbitea’ is characterised by its small development and naturally rounded, dense habit. Its evergreen, elongated leaves display a tender green hue. They are ovate with undulate edges and measure between 2 and 4 cm long. Young stems are often black or dark brown in colour. At maturity, the plant reaches a height and width of about 1 m in open ground as well as in pots. Flowering occurs in May-June in the form of small, discreet, purple to violet flowers shaped like little bells, emitting a honey scent noticeable in the evening.
Hardy down to -7°C/-10°C, the Pittosporum Orbitea is cultivated in very well-drained soil, in a warm, sunny position and protected from prevailing winds. By the sea, it can be used like boxwood in a shrub bed, to border a large path or to create a low hedge. In cold regions, it should be placed in a container on the patio to enjoy its evening fragrance and its charm in all its roundness. Whether in the garden or in a pot, a beautiful harmony can be achieved with compact Mediterranean plants such as the myrtle 'Tarentina', the Teucrium 'Indyho' or some bushy sages.
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Botanical data
Pittosporum
tenuifolium
'Lapitty' Orbitea
Pittosporaceae
Tawhiwhi, Kohuhu, Black Matipo, New Zealand Pittosporum
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Pittosporum 'Orbitea' is best planted in spring in fertile, loose, well-drained soil. It tolerates limestone but particularly appreciates silt-rich soil. When planting, mix leaf compost and coarse sand with your garden soil at a 50% ratio. Water your plant generously once or twice weekly to encourage establishment. Once established (after 2 or 3 years), this bush will not require any summer watering. In very dry regions, occasional summer watering will be welcome. Moderately hardy (-7°/-10°C), choose a warm location in full sun and sheltered from prevailing winds. Mulch the base immediately. Position it along a south-facing wall in regions with harsh winters. In cooler climates, cover with a winter fleece or shelter in a frost-free conservatory during the cold season. In case of a severe winter (prolonged cold, snow), prune severely - the plant will regenerate and the 'ball' shape will reform. Prune to ground level in the most severe cases; it may regrow from the stump, quite late in spring.
Pittosporum tenuifolium can be susceptible to Phytophthora, a fungus that attacks the collar and roots in soil that is both warm and permanently moist.
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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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