Pittosporum tenuifolium Variegatum - Kohuhu
Pittosporum tenuifolium Variegatum - Kohuhu
Pittosporum tenuifolium Variegatum - Kohuhu
Pittosporum tenuifolium Variegatum - Kohuhu
Pittosporum tenuifolium Variegatum
Tawhiwhi, Kohuhu, Black Matipo, New Zealand Pittosporum
Very beautiful young plant, well packaged. The colour of the leaves is superb. A plant that I have ordered many times. Very satisfied.
Zohra, 04/06/2026
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Description
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Variegatum', formerly known as argyrophyllum, is an evergreen bush with very dense and decorative foliage. Its green-tender leaves, marginated with cream-white, are slightly undulate and are inserted on thin black branches. Its habit depends only on the pruning it receives, but it is naturally compact and rounded.
The dark-red, almost black, flowers are particularly subtle. They only measure 1 cm (0.4 in), but they diffuse a slight honey scent at nightfall.
Pittosporums are native to the southern hemisphere, most of them come from New Caledonia, and they are not very hardy bushes. Some references give it hardiness up to -12° C (10.4° F), but the most common opinion is that it can tolerate temperatures down to -7° C (19.4° F).
It is used even by the seaside, especially for hedges, as it tolerates salty seaspray very well. In colder regions, plant it sheltered from the wind and well to the south. If you opt for pot cultivation, position it on a sunny terrace to promote flowering, and protect it from frost by bringing it indoors in a bright and not too hot room during winter. An unheated conservatory would be most suitable. However, be aware of diseases caused by confined spaces; it is prone to diseases such as powdery mildew.
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Botanical data
Pittosporum
tenuifolium
Variegatum
Pittosporaceae
Tawhiwhi, Kohuhu, Black Matipo, New Zealand Pittosporum
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Variegatum' is most beautiful in full sun but it will tolerate partial shade. Enrich your planting substrate with organic matter and sand so that it is both rich and well-drained. At the time of planting and throughout the summer, water your bush abundantly in the evening or morning. Then, space out the watering with the arrival of autumn and finally stop all water supply during the winter. Pruning should be done at the end of winter, but it is only necessary to remove dead or diseased wood or to shape a hedge.
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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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