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Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen' (Standard) - Silver Sheen Kohuhu

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Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen' (Standard) is a spectacular evergreen tree noted for its fast growth and versatile landscaping uses. This gem, also known colloquially as Silver Sheen Kohuhu, boasts glossy, silver-green leaves that gently shimmer in the sunlight, creating an attractive 'silver sheen' for which it is named. Adding to its visual appeal, this splendid tree blooms with tiny, fragrant, dark purple flowers in late spring and early summer, enhancing its ornamental charm throughout the year. Incredibly hardy, it endures coastal salt, wind and moderate frost with ease, thriving in diverse conditions. Reaching heights between 10-15 feet, and even up to 25 feet in some varieties, makes it a compelling choice for privacy hedges, screening, or standalone features. Admirably low-maintenance, it requires modest water and thrives superbly under full sun to partial shade. The Silver Sheen Kohuhu promises to add a stroke of elegance and year-round intrigue to any landscape, marking it as a clear frontrunner in landscape design.

  • Size: Up to 10-15 feet tall, some varieties can reach up to 25 feet
  • Flowers: Tiny, fragrant, dark purple flowers
  • Foliage: Delicate, glossy, silver-green leaves
  • Water usage: Low to moderate
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Landscape use: Ideal for hedging, screening, or as standalone feature
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