Pittosporum ten. 'Silver Queen' - 40-60 CM C7.5

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * black shoots * fragrant flowers * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value.

Growth habit
Tawhiwhi 'Silver Magic' is dense and ovoid in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Magic' thrives in all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils. Commercially available container plant soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Over time, the soil loses some important properties. The plants should therefore be replanted every two years in spring in a larger pot with fresh container plant soil.

Flower
The purple-red flowers appear from May to July. These are pleasantly scented.

Use
Tubs, privacy screen, solitary, winter garden

Shoots
The shoots of Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Magic' are black.

Root
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Magic' is a shallow-rooting plant.