Pittosporum tenufolium 'Wonder Screen'

Size: 40cm/45L
Sale price$250.00

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.

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About This Tree

Botanical Profile

Explore the essential characteristics and growth habits of this plant, curated to assist you in making an inspired and confident choice for your landscape.

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height

2 – 3 meters

Mature Width:

1 – 2 meters

Expected Growth Pear Year

Approx. 30cm – 60 cm per year

  • Medium Growth Rate
Evergreen/ Deciduous

Evergreen (foliage year round)

Frost Tolerance

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

Sunlight Tolerance
  • Full Sun
  • Part Shade
Form & Shape

Pittosporum tenufolium 'Wonder Screen' is considered:

  • Dense
  • Upright
Australian Native?

No

Flowering Information

Flower Colour: Purple

Flower Type:

  • Not Applicable

Flowering Period

  • Spring
Foliage Type / Shape
  • Broad

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Here Is What Customers Like You Frequently Ask

FAQ

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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Planting Guide

Plant Spacing

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.

How to Plant Pittosporum tenufolium 'Wonder Screen'

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.

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)

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