Pittosporum Wrinkle Blue

Pittosporum Wrinkle Blue is a native shrub characterised by its attractive foliage, which is dark blue-green with a wrinkled appearance, giving the plant its unique name.

Silver-blue wavy edge leaves on dark stems.  it produces small, fragrant flowers in the spring. Prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It can tolerate most conditions, especially coastal sites.  An ever green shrub.

Prune young hedges in their first year after planting to ensure even dense growth. Hedges planted in autumn should be cut back by half during late spring. Trim again lightly in late summer. During the second winter (or in early spring trim moderately to remove half the previous seasons new growth.

Feed hedges at least once a year with a balanced fertiliser ideally in early spring. Keep your hedge looking good with regular trimming. Fast growing hedges benefit from more frequent trimming.

Height:  4m x 2 m left untrimmed.