Pittosporum Tom Thumb

A popular evergreen shrub. For most of the year it has dark purple leaves, contrasted beautifully by bright-green fresh growth. Growing as a short rounded bush, Pittosporum tenuifolium Tom Thumb is a must for any low maintenance garden, it tolerates dry summers and damp winters, and never really needs much care.

Site: ?Tolerates coastal winds
Soil: Prefers well drained
Position: Full sun, semi shade
Season of Interest: Evergreen, Summer flowers
Hardiness: Hardy to -10°C
Height: 3ft (1m) Spread: 3ft (1m), sometimes larger