Botanical Name: Pittosporum tenuifolium (P. nigricans)
Common Name: Blackstem pittosporum
Type of Plant: dicot: tree/shrub
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape upright, oval tree, with fine textured foliage, dark green color – stems are black, trunk and main branches dark and smooth
Height to 40'
Spread to 20'
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade
Soil prefers a well-drained soil
Hardiness some frost (zones 9, 14-17, 19-24) Morphology: simple pinnate, alternate to whorled, oblong to elliptical Leaves dark glossy green to 2" long
Flowers small purple flowers in clusters
Fruit 4-valved capsule 1/2" diameter
 
Propagation:
seed, semi-hardwood cuttings
 
Usage:
good as a hedge, screen or background plant, –can also be used as a small, freestanding shade tree
 
Landscape Care:
Watering grows best with regular watering, drought tolerant when established
Fertilizing slow-release fertilizer at planting – none after established
Pruning head back frequently or shear cut to promote dense form
Pests/Diseases aphids, scale, sooty mold
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: New Zealand
Family: Pittosporaceae

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