Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Green Pillar'

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Green Pillar' is an evergreen shrub that is commonly grown in gardens and landscapes. This plant is known for its columnar shape, making it an excellent choice for creating vertical interest in the garden.

Common Name: 'Green Pillar' Pittosporum

Mature Height (meters): 3-4 meters

Mature Width: 0.5-1 meter

Spacing: 0.5-1 meter

Foliage: The leaves of the 'Green Pillar' Pittosporum are small, glossy, and deep green in color. They have a slightly serrated edge and are arranged in a dense, upright columnar form.

Flowering Period: Late spring to early summer

Form/Habit: Narrow, columnar form

Uses: Hedging and Screening

Evergreen/Deciduous: Evergreen

Tolerates: The 'Green Pillar' Pittosporum is tolerant of a wide range of growing conditions. It can tolerate full sun to part shade and is tolerant of both drought and salt spray. It is also resistant to pests and diseases.

Drought Hardy: Yes

Sun: Full sun to part shade

Maintenance: Low-maintenance plant that requires minimal care. It should be watered regularly during its first year of growth to establish a strong root system. Afterward, it can withstand moderate periods of drought. Pruning is not necessary, but it can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Water Requirement: Regular watering during the first year of growth, moderate drought tolerance thereafter.

Appearance

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Green Pillar' has an attractive columnar shape, with small, glossy, and dark green leaves that add to its overall appeal. The leaves are narrow and elongated, giving the plant a vertical appearance.

Flowering and Fruiting

This plant produces small, inconspicuous flowers in spring, followed by small, woody capsules that contain seeds. While the flowers are not particularly showy, they add to the plant's ornamental value.

Common Name

'Green Pillar' Pittosporum

Mature Height

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Green Pillar' can grow up to 4-5 meters in height.

Mature Width

The plant has a narrow form, reaching a width of only 1-2 meters.

Spacing

When planting, it is recommended to space the 'Green Pillar' Pittosporum 1-2 meters apart to allow for proper growth.

Foliage

The foliage of Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Green Pillar' is small, glossy, and dark green. The leaves have a narrow, elongated shape, adding to the plant's columnar appearance.

Flowering Period

The 'Green Pillar' Pittosporum produces small, inconspicuous flowers in spring, followed by small, woody capsules that contain seeds.

Form/Habit

The plant has a tight, columnar form, with a narrow upright habit that is ideal for planting in tight spaces or as a specimen plant.

Uses

The 'Green Pillar' Pittosporum is a versatile plant that can be used in various ways in the garden. It is commonly grown as a hedge or screen due to its dense growth habit and narrow form. It can also be grown as a specimen plant, particularly when it is trained to grow as a small tree. Additionally, it can be grown in containers, making it an excellent plant for patios and balconies.

Evergreen/Deciduous

This is an evergreen shrub, which means it retains its leaves year-round.

Tolerates

The 'Green Pillar' Pittosporum is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, as long as they are well-drained. It can also tolerate both full sun and partial shade.

Drought Hardy

This plant is moderately drought-tolerant but requires regular watering during the first year of growth to establish a strong root system.

Sun

The 'Green Pillar' Pittosporum prefers full sun to partial shade.

Maintenance/Water Requirement

This plant requires minimal maintenance and can tolerate moderate periods of drought. It does not require pruning, but it can be pruned to maintain its shape and size if needed. Pruning is best done in late winter or early spring.

How to Plant

When planting Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Green Pillar', choose a location with well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Dig a hole twice as wide and as deep as the plant's root ball. Gently remove the plant from its container and loosen any tangled roots. Place the plant in the hole and backfill with soil, making sure to tamp down lightly to remove any air pockets. Water the plant thoroughly and mulch around the base to retain moisture.