Pittosporum comprises evergreen shrubs or trees characterized by their simple, leathery foliage. They produce small, often aromatic flowers with five petals, which are succeeded by round, woody fruits that open to expose seeds coated in a sticky pulp.

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Green Elf'

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Green Thumb'

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Irene Paterson' is a gradually growing evergreen shrub that can reach heights of 1.5 meters or more. It features purplish stems and rounded leaves with wavy edges that emerge white and transition to a dark green hue. The leaves display white speckling and mottling along the veins, with a pinkish tint appearing in winter. From late spring, this variety produces small, fragrant flowers in a deep purple, though they are borne somewhat sparsely.

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Irene Paterson' (m/v)

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'James Stirling'

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Katie' (v)

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Limelight' is a robust, bushy shrub or small tree that can reach heights of up to 3 meters. The young stems start off green and transition to a greenish-brown hue as they mature. Its large, glossy, elliptic leaves are nearly flat, measuring up to 5.5 centimeters in length, and display a lime-green color with darker green edges and lighter midribs. In late spring or early summer, this variety produces fragrant, dark brown-maroon flowers.

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Limelight' (v)

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Loxhill Gold' is a compact evergreen shrub that typically reaches a height of approximately 1.7 meters. Its brown stems support glossy, dark green leaves, which are oval-shaped and feature wavy edges along with a prominent yellow center. In spring, this variety produces small, dark red, aromatic male flowers.

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Loxhill Gold'

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Malahide' (v)

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Margaret Turnbull' is a dense, evergreen shrub that grows to approximately 1.8 meters in height. Its stems are a deep brown, supporting glossy, oval leaves that start as a vibrant yellow-green with wavy mid-green edges. As they mature, the foliage transitions to a mid-green hue, showcasing darker green margins. In the spring, this variety produces small, fragrant flowers that are a rich red color.

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Margaret Turnbull' (v)

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Marjory Channon' is a sizable, bushy evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 4 meters. It features dark stems and diminutive, oval-shaped leaves that are grey-green with a distinctive white edge. In late spring, it produces small, aromatic maroon flowers that are female.

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Marjory Channon' (v)

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Mellow Yellow'

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Midget'

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Moonlight' is a dense evergreen shrub that typically reaches heights of 2 to 3 meters and spreads to about 1.5 meters in width. It features young stems that are dark in color, supporting small, pale yellow-green leaves with wavy edges and a glossy, leathery texture. The leaves have a dark green border and a creamy mid-rib, gradually deepening in color as they mature. From early summer, this variety produces clusters of small, bell-shaped flowers that are dark purple and emit a honey-like fragrance.

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Moonlight' (v)

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Mount Cook'

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Mountain Green'

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Nanum'

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Nutty's Leprechaun'

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Oliver Twist' is a tall, upright evergreen shrub featuring pale silvery-green foliage, characterized by its wavy or twisted leaf shape. The leaves grow on slender black stems. In late spring to early summer, the plant produces small, fragrant dark red flowers, although they are not particularly noticeable.

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Oliver Twist'

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Petite Plum'

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Pink Select' (v)

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Pompom' is a compact, rounded evergreen shrub that typically reaches around 1.2 meters in both height and width. It features dark young stems and small, glossy leaves that are bright green with wavy margins. In early summer, the plant produces clusters of tiny, bell-shaped flowers with a honey-like fragrance, varying in shade from dark purple.

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Pompom'

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Purpureum' is an evergreen shrub that typically reaches a height of around 3 meters and spreads to about 1.5 meters in width. It features new spring foliage that is pale green with wavy edges and glossy texture, transitioning over time to a rich bronze-purple hue. In early summer, this variety produces clusters of small, bell-shaped flowers that are dark purple and emit a sweet honey fragrance.

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Purpureum' (m)

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Rotundifolium' (v)

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver 'n' Gold'

This is a compact, globe-shaped shrub featuring grey-green foliage accented by irregular white edges. In late spring to early summer, it produces fragrant flowers that are purple-brown in color. The rounded form of 'Silver Ball' makes it an excellent candidate for topiary and a viable replacement for traditional Buxus spheres.

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Ball' (v)

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Dollar'

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Haze'

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Magic' is an upright, dense evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 4 meters. It features small, nearly flat leaves that are silvery-green with a creamy-yellow edge, often tinged with pale pink. In late spring and early summer, this variety produces small, subtly fragrant flowers that are dark purple in color.

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Magic' (v)

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Princess' (f)

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Queen' is a substantial evergreen shrub characterized by its rounded, greyish-green foliage edged in a creamy-white hue. During the summer months, it produces small, aromatic dark purple flowers, though these appear infrequently. The plant also bears dark grey fruits that contain a sticky pulp.

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Queen' (f/v)

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen' is a tall, upright shrub or small tree that can reach heights of up to 5 meters. It features slender, dark reddish-purple stems and tiny, oval leaves that exhibit a silvery-grey sheen. In late spring to early summer, this variety produces male flowers that are dark brown-maroon and fragrant.

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen' (m)

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Snowflake'

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Sterling Gold'

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Stevens Island' is a robust evergreen shrub that typically reaches a height of 2 to 3 meters and spreads about 1.5 meters wide. Its young stems are dark in color, supporting small, glossy leaves that are leathery with a dark green hue and delicate white margins. In early summer, this variety produces clusters of small, bell-shaped flowers that are dark purple and emit a honey-like fragrance.

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Stevens Island'

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Stirling Gold' (f/v)

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tandara Gold' is a substantial, leafy evergreen shrub or small tree characterized by its dark stems. The foliage consists of narrow, leathery leaves that display a yellow-green hue, accented by uneven dark green edges. In late spring to early summer, it may bear small clusters of fragrant, dark purple flowers.

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tandara Gold' (v)

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tiki' (m)

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb' is a compact, slow-growing evergreen shrub that develops a rounded shape. It features deep purple, wavy leaves that provide a striking contrast to the lighter green of the new growth. This variety is not known for prolific flowering.

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb'

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tresederi' (f/m)

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Trew01'PBR

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Variegatum' is an evergreen shrub that develops a dense, upright, oval form. Its dark stems are set off by leaves that feature a variegated pattern of grey-green with creamy-white edges. This plant produces dark purple flowers from May to June, which are known for their honey-like fragrance.

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Variegatum' (m/v)

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Victoria' is a robust, upright evergreen shrub that reaches approximately 3 meters in height and 1.8 meters in width. It features dark, youthful stems and small, leathery leaves that are greyish-green with wavy edges, displaying irregular white margins that take on a rosy-pink hue during winter. In early summer, this variety produces clusters of small, bell-shaped flowers that are dark purple and emit a honey-like fragrance.

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Victoria' (v)

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Warnham Gold' is a dense evergreen shrub characterized by its rounded, golden-yellow foliage, which is most vibrant during the winter months. In late spring, it produces small, fragrant purple flowers, though these appear infrequently.

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Warnham Gold' (m)

This dense evergreen shrub can reach heights of up to 4 meters and features a compact, rounded form. It is characterized by its dark black stems and small to medium-sized leaves that are pale grey-green, edged with slightly wavy yellow margins that transition to cream. In late spring or early summer, it produces male flowers that are dark brown-maroon and emit a pleasant fragrance.

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Wendle Channon' (m/v)

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'White Cloud'

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Winter Sunshine'

This upright evergreen shrub features wavy-edged leaves in a silvery-blue hue, set against dark stems.

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