About
Pittosporum colensoi is an evergreen shrub or small tree producing oval, leathery, dark-green, glossy leaves with yellow highlights. Dark-red to purple, star-shaped flowers appear in spring to early summer. A rewarding ornamental for a sheltered, sunny garden.
About the genus
Pittosporum are evergreen shrubs or trees with simple, leathery leaves and small, often fragrant, five-petalled flowers, followed by rounded, woody, splitting fruits revealing seeds in sticky pulp. Popular ornamental plants for mild gardens.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or late winter.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.