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Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Stephens Island' (Pittosporum 'Stephens Island')
1 hour care
per year
per year
2.5m
Max height
Max height
2m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Stephens Island'
Other names
Pittosporum 'Stephens Island', Kohuhu 'Stephens Island', Tawhiwi 'Stephens Island', Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Stevens Island'
Genus
Pittosporum Pittosporum
Variety or Cultivar
'Stephens Island' _ 'Stephens Island' is a conical, borderline hardy, evergreen shrub with dark stems bearing small, oval to elliptic, glossy, dark green leaves, softly hairy at the margins, and, in late spring and early summer, small, fragrant, purple-brown flowers followed by dark grey seed capsules.
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Stephens Island' is: Evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers are scented
Habit
Conical
Flower
Flushed brown, Purple in Spring; Purple, Flushed brown in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Powdery mildew , Leaf spot Powdery mildew , Leaf spot
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1. Tolerates heavy pruning and trimming. If grown as a hedge, trim in spring and midsummer.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Stephens Island' (Pittosporum 'Stephens Island') will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 2m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Protect in colder areas from cold, drying winds. Can be planted in sun or partial shade, although leaf colour is best in sun. A selection from Stephens Island, NZ and may be a naturally occurring hybrid between P. tenuifolium and P. ralphii.
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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Botanical name
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Stephens Island'
Other names
Pittosporum 'Stephens Island', Kohuhu 'Stephens Island', Tawhiwi 'Stephens Island', Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Stevens Island'
Genus
Pittosporum Pittosporum
Variety or Cultivar
'Stephens Island' _ 'Stephens Island' is a conical, borderline hardy, evergreen shrub with dark stems bearing small, oval to elliptic, glossy, dark green leaves, softly hairy at the margins, and, in late spring and early summer, small, fragrant, purple-brown flowers followed by dark grey seed capsules.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers are scented
Habit
Conical
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Colour
Flower
Flushed brown, Purple in Spring; Purple, Flushed brown in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1. Tolerates heavy pruning and trimming. If grown as a hedge, trim in spring and midsummer.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Stephens Island' (Pittosporum 'Stephens Island') will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 2m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Protect in colder areas from cold, drying winds. Can be planted in sun or partial shade, although leaf colour is best in sun. A selection from Stephens Island, NZ and may be a naturally occurring hybrid between P. tenuifolium and P. ralphii.
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)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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