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Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Queen' (Pittosporum 'Silver Queen')
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4m
Max height
Max height
2.5m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Queen'
Other names
Tawhiwhi 'Silver Queen', Pittosporum 'Silver Queen', Kohuhu 'Silver Queen'
Genus
Pittosporum Pittosporum
Variety or Cultivar
'Silver Queen' _ 'Silver Queen' forms round grey-green evergreen leaves edged in cream, and sparse small dark-purple flowers.
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Queen' is: Evergreen
Fragrance
The flower is scented.
Habit
Bushy, Cushion or Mound Forming, Rounded
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Dark-purple, Insignificant or absent in Spring; Insignificant or absent, Dark-purple in Summer
Foliage
Variegated, Cream, Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Cushion scale , Pittosporum sucker Aphids , Cushion scale , Pittosporum sucker
Powdery mildew , Leaf spot Powdery mildew , Leaf spot
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Queen' (Pittosporum 'Silver Queen') will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 2.5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
City, Hedging/Screens, Beds and borders, Containers, Wallside and trellises, Drought Tolerant
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Protect in colder parts from cold, drying winds.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
Companion plants
The soft white-green leaves are a good companion to plants with purple flowers
Botanical name
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Queen'
Other names
Tawhiwhi 'Silver Queen', Pittosporum 'Silver Queen', Kohuhu 'Silver Queen'
Genus
Pittosporum Pittosporum
Variety or Cultivar
'Silver Queen' _ 'Silver Queen' forms round grey-green evergreen leaves edged in cream, and sparse small dark-purple flowers.
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
The flower is scented.
Habit
Bushy, Cushion or Mound Forming, Rounded
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Dark-purple, Insignificant or absent in Spring; Insignificant or absent, Dark-purple in Summer
Foliage
Variegated, Cream, Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Cushion scale , Pittosporum sucker
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Queen' (Pittosporum 'Silver Queen') will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 2.5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
City, Hedging/Screens, Beds and borders, Containers, Wallside and trellises, Drought Tolerant
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Protect in colder parts from cold, drying winds.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
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COMPANION PLANTS
The soft white-green leaves are a good companion to plants with purple flowers
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