Pittosporum 'Emerald Lake' — Bushy

Overview

Pittosporum 'Emerald Lake' is a bushy shrub in the genus Pittosporum, part of the Pittosporaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Pittosporum 'Emerald Lake' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, hedging and screens and wall side borders.

About

Pittosporum 'Emerald Lake' is a bushy evergreen shrub cultivar of the Pittosporum genus, known for its simple, leathery foliage. It thrives in fertile, well-drained soil and can be grown in full sun or partial shade, making it suitable for a variety of garden aspects and sheltered exposures. This cultivar is hardy to UK zone H4 and is well suited to chalk, clay, loam, or sand soils with a range of pH levels. It is ideal for use in city and courtyard gardens, coastal settings, cottage and informal gardens, as well as for hedging, screening, and wall-side borders, with interest in spring and summer.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Pittosporum

Sunlight: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Aspect: East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H4

Plant details

Pittosporum 'Emerald Lake' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Shrub
Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Evergreen
Suggested uses: City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Hedging and screens, Wall side borders

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Pittosporum 'Emerald Lake'

Propagation: Semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
Pest resistance: Glasshouse red spider mite, Aphids, Cushion scale, Pittosporum sucker
Disease resistance: Powdery mildews, Leaf spot, Honey fungus (rarely)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Pittosporum 'Emerald Lake'?

Pittosporum 'Emerald Lake' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Pittosporum 'Emerald Lake' need?

Pittosporum 'Emerald Lake' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.

Is Pittosporum 'Emerald Lake' hardy in the UK?

Pittosporum 'Emerald Lake' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.

How do I propagate Pittosporum 'Emerald Lake'?

Semi-hardwood cuttings in summer.

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