Pittosporum 'Tom Thumb' 5L Pot Pittosporum Tom Thumb

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PIttosporum 'Tom Thumb' is a slow-growing, compact evergreen shrub with unusual colouring. The mature leaves are wavy and deep purple, whilst the new growth emerges light-green on dark stems creating a shrub of complete colour constrasts and visual interest. Perfect for pots or borders, and can even be gorwn as hedging or topiarised due to its dense habit making it a versatile and colourful garden addition.
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  • EVERGREEN
  • SLOW GROWING
  • HAS FLOWERS (Purple)

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SKU SHR-PITT-PG-5L
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£21.69

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb' is an unusual variety of Pittosporum; its deep purple hued leaves are offset with the contrasting new growth of light green leaves which emerge on striking grey-black stems creating a an interesting and colourful appearance for which this shrub is popular.

Pittosprorum 'Tom Thumb' is an evergreen shrub that is very dense in habit. It is slow-growing also so it's ideal for low hedging and even topiary in addition to being grown as a standalone shrub.

This variety of Pittosporum prefers a sheltered location and is easy to grow in fertile, moist but well-drained, soil. It may need protection in winter from hard frosts or cool, drying winds. Plant in full sun for the best leaf coluration although it will also grow in a partially shaded spot.

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