Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen'

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Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen' 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 tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen' is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 4m - 6m Approximately

Mature Width: 1.5 – 2 meters

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen' is expected to grow Approx. 30cm – 60 cm per year.

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen' is expected to grow Approx. 30cm – 60 cm per year.

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen' frost tolerant?

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen' 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 ‘Silver Sheen’ produces small, deep purple-brown, bell-shaped flowers in late spring. Though subtle and often hidden within the foliage, they emit a light, sweet fragrance that adds a delicate seasonal note.

Does Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen' flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Spring

Flower Type:

• Fragrant

Flower Colour:

Cream

No

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen' is Native to New Zealand, where Pittosporum tenuifolium grows naturally in coastal and lowland forests.

Its nectar-bearing flowers attract bees and beneficial pollinators, while the fine, twiggy branching provides excellent shelter and nesting cover for small birds. The open, light-filtering canopy also supports insects and microfauna, adding biodiversity to hedging and ornamental plantings.

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen' will thrive best in:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Silver Sheen’ 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 soils unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to enhance drainage and structure. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the plant matures to support drought resilience, healthy evergreen growth and its signature silvery shimmer.

Is Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen' Drought tolerant?

As a young plant it requires regular watering, but once established ‘Silver Sheen’ develops good drought tolerance. Hardy and adaptable, it performs strongly in warm, dry, windy and coastal conditions and maintains its airy, shimmering foliage with only occasional deep watering during extended dry periods.