Pittosporum tenufolium 'Wonder Screen'

Name: Pittosporum tenufolium 'Wonder Screen'
Brand: Evergreen Trees Direct
SKU: PITTOTENWONDSCR40cm/45L
Price: 250.00 AUD
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Size: 40cm/45L

40cm/45L

Current Stock Height Guides

40cm/45L: 0.9m – 1.1m Approx.

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About Pittosporum tenufolium 'Wonder Screen'

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Wonder Screen' is a dense, compact evergreen shrub prized for its glossy dark green narrow leaves and upright habit. It typically grows 2–3 meters tall and 1–2 meters wide, making it an excellent choice for privacy screens, hedges, or foundation plantings.

This variety produces small, subtle dark purple to black flowers in spring, adding understated charm. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil with regular watering during establishment and dry periods.

Low-maintenance and adaptable, 'Wonder Screen' can be pruned to maintain shape and size, ensuring a polished and effective screen or hedge in various garden and landscape settings.

Key Information to Know

Evergreen / Deciduous

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

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 3m - 5m Approximately

Mature Width: 1 – 2 meters

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

Frost Tolerance

Is Pittosporum tenufolium 'Wonder Screen' frost tolerant?

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

Flowering Information

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.

Native Information

Is Pittosporum tenufolium 'Wonder Screen' an Australian Native? 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.

Wildlife Value

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.

Sunlight Information

Pittosporum tenufolium 'Wonder Screen' will thrive best in:

Full Sun
Part Shade

Preffered Soil

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.

Botanical Information

Common Name: Wonder Screen Pittosporum

Genus: Pittosporum

Botanical Species: tenuifolium

Family: Pittosporaceae

Botanical Name: Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Wonder Screen'

Landscape Uses

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.

Planting, Spacing & Care

How to Plant:

Choose a well-draining location with exposure to full sun or partial shade, depending on your light conditions.
Dig a hole that is as deep as the root ball and twice as wide.
Plant the shrub at the same depth it was in the nursery container.
Water thoroughly after planting and add mulch to conserve soil moisture.

Hedging & Screening: Plant 1 m – 1.5 m apart for dense screening.

Feature Tree: Space 1.5 m – 2 m apart to retain upright form.

Avenue Planting Trees: Not suitable.

Caring for Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Wonder Screen':

Prune as needed to maintain the desired shape and height, and to remove dead or overgrown branches.
Provide regular watering, especially during the establishment phase and dry periods, to ensure healthy growth and dense screening.
Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring to promote lush foliage.

How to Grow in Different Soil Types

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Wonder Screen' prefers well-drained soil but adapts to various conditions:

Sandy Soil: Benefits from added organic matter to improve moisture retention.

Clay Soil: Can compact—improve with compost and sand for better drainage.

Loamy Soil: Ideal for strong root development and consistent growth.

Acidic or Alkaline Soil: Tolerates a wide pH range, making it highly adaptable.

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

Medium Growth Rate

Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

Ideal Conditions

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

Thrives in

Full Sun
Part Shade

Frost Tolerance

Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Drought Tolerance

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.

Flowering Information

Does Pittosporum tenufolium 'Wonder Screen' flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Spring

Flower Type:

Not Applicable

Flower Colour:

Purple

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions:

Is 'Wonder Screen' Pittosporum suitable for coastal gardens?
Yes, this variety is known for its tolerance to coastal conditions, including salt spray and wind, making it a great choice for coastal gardens.
How often should it be pruned for hedge formation?
Pruning can be done as needed to maintain the desired height and shape of the hedge. Typically, light pruning is done in late spring or early summer.

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