Pittosporum tenufolium 'Wonder Screen'

• Screening or Privacy
• Shrubs

Pittosporum tenufolium 'Wonder Screen' works in an:

• Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
• Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
• Coastal Garden – relaxed, seaside feel with hardy, textural plants.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Pittosporum tenufolium 'Wonder Screen' is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 3m - 5m Approximately

Mature Width: 1 – 2 meters

Pittosporum tenufolium 'Wonder Screen' is expected to grow Approx. 30cm – 60 cm per year.

Pittosporum tenufolium 'Wonder Screen' is expected to grow Approx. 30cm – 60 cm per year.

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Pittosporum tenufolium 'Wonder Screen' frost tolerant?

Pittosporum tenufolium 'Wonder Screen' is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

• Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
• Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
• Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
• Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
• Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
• Adelaide Metro & Coastal
• Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Wonder Screen’ produces small, deep purple-brown, bell-shaped flowers in late spring. Though subtle and often hidden within the foliage, they release a light honey-like fragrance that adds a delicate seasonal touch.

Does Pittosporum tenufolium 'Wonder Screen' flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Spring

Flower Type:

• Not Applicable

Flower Colour:

Purple

No

Pittosporum tenufolium 'Wonder Screen' is Native to Cultivar of Pittosporum tenuifolium, native to New Zealand. ‘Wonder Screen’ is a fast-growing, evergreen variety renowned for its dense, upright habit, vibrant lime-green new growth, and fine, glossy foliage, making it one of the best Pittosporums for quick privacy screening and hedging.

Its nectar-bearing flowers attract bees and small pollinating insects, while the tight, evergreen foliage provides excellent shelter, nesting protection and cover for small birds. The fine, twiggy structure also supports microfauna, enhancing biodiversity in hedging and privacy plantings.

Pittosporum tenufolium 'Wonder Screen' will thrive best in:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Wonder Screen’ performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It may struggle in heavy clay or waterlogged areas unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to enhance drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the plant matures to support drought resilience, dense upright screening and healthy evergreen foliage.

Is Pittosporum tenufolium 'Wonder Screen' Drought tolerant?

As a young plant it requires regular watering, but once established ‘Wonder Screen’ develops good drought tolerance. Hardy and fast-growing, it performs strongly in warm, dry, windy and coastal conditions and maintains dense screening growth with only occasional deep watering during extended dry spells.