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Photo for Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen' (Silver Sheen Kohuhu)Photo for Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen' (Silver Sheen Kohuhu)Photo for Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen' (Silver Sheen Kohuhu)Photo for Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen' (Silver Sheen Kohuhu)Photo for Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen' (Silver Sheen Kohuhu)Photo for Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen' (Silver Sheen Kohuhu)

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen' - Silver Sheen Kohuhu

Market price from $35.99 to $104.99

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen' is an exceptionally versatile and attractive evergreen shrub. Expanding up to an expansive 20-30 feet, the Silver Sheen Kohuhu makes for a spectacular display either along hedges or as a standalone showpiece. Its foliage, a key highlight, is dense with small, glossy leaves that exhibit a remarkable silver gleam - a feature that literally shines with every gentle sway in the breeze. Dark purple flowers, small yet significant, grace this striking shrub in the spring, filling the air with a subtly sweet fragrance. As a low-water usage plant, it's ideal for effortless yet stunning landscapes. It welcomes the full blaze of the sun as much as it thrives in partial shade, revealing an accommodating nature that ensures it stays vibrant through the variability of the seasons. The Silver Sheen Kohuhu is a wonderful pick for those yearning for a classic addition to their gardens - it's a ready sparkler in any context, loves varied soil conditions, and its butterfly and bee-friendly blooms make it a favored friend for nature enthusiasts.

  • Size: Up to 20-30 feet tall
  • Flowers: Small, dark purple with a sweet scent
  • Foliage: Small, glossy leaves with a metallic silver gleam
  • Water usage: Low once established
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators: Butterfly and bee-friendly
  • Commonly purchased with Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen' (Silver Sheen Kohuhu)

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