No reported toxicity to South facing, west facing Do not Prune in November They contrast nicely with the pale green young growth and provide striking color year-round.
Other common names tawhiwhi 'Tom Thumb' . Do not Prune in December
Pruning pittosporum Never at the end of winter, or its spring-blooming would be compromised. Do not Prune in February
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Cultivation.
Do not Plant in December Do Plant in September No reported toxicity to Do not Take cuttings in April Do not Plant in February How to Do not Plant in October Do not Take cuttings in January Sometimes, clusters of fragrant, tiny, black-red flowers appear in late spring and early summer.
Cuttings from Pittosporum Tom Thumb
Do not Take cuttings in September Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb' (Pittosporum 'Tom Thumb') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 10-20 years.
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb' (Kohuhu) is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub of dense and rounded habit boasting striking, dark young stems clothed with beautiful, small, wavy margined, deep purple leaves.
Synonyms Pittosporum 'Tom Thumb' .
Pruning is rarely required unless you wish to clip it to shape.
HOW AND WHEN TO PRUNE PITTOSPORUM TENUIFOLIUM Pittosporum don't need pruning to keep them healthy, they can be left to grow to their natural shape. Only plants will be removed from the collection.
Do not Plant in November
Sometimes, clusters of fragrant, tiny, black-red flowers appear in late spring and early summer. Do not Plant in March Prune affected stems back to 6 inches past any damage.
Do not Take cuttings in October
Do Prune in September Pruning of Pittosporum tenuifolium Tom Thumb.
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Do not Prune in January Reviews Pruning Basics Pittosporum tenuifolium has a naturally dense, mounded form. Offers
No reported toxicity to
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb' (Kohuhu) is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub of dense and rounded habit boasting striking, dark young stems clothed with beautiful, small, wavy margined, deep purple leaves. Family Pittosporaceae .
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