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Pittosporum (Pi- tos -po - rum) This invaluable New Zealand native shrub is the backbone of many gardens. Pittosporums are what we here at Wairere call a "performance plant" as they will supply the desired effect in planting schemes without being too demanding or fussy. The name comes from Greek 'pitta' meaning pitch and 'sporum' meaning seed which refers to the sticky seeds that appear after the flowers. There are 200 species of Pittosporum many of which come from New Zealand. Pittosporums can be used as excellent stand alone feature plants, hedges, screens, windbreaks, shrubberies or topiary specimens. The highly ornamental, evergreen foliage almost always looks well groomed and is extremely tolerant of regular trimming.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION The flowers are not really considered to be a significant feature of Pittosporums however if you have ever noticed (and it would be hard not to) their heady perfume filling the evening air from September to December you will realize that the small flowers do indeed pack a powerful punch. Pittosporums are happiest in fertile, well drained soil that does not completely dry out in summer however they are very tolerant and adapt well to less than ideal planting conditions. Personally, I think they do best in a sunny position but they will tolerate some shade. Pittosporums will benefit from feeding once a year in spring with a general fertilizer. Generally they are very hardy with a rapid growth habit which means that your plants will very quickly look established. We offer several varieties and sizes of Pittosporums from "a bit of instant" to small hedging grades. We are happy to discuss the best options if you require large quantities for shelter or hedging.
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