Pittosporum tenuifolium Tom Thumb (Kohuhu)

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb' (Kohuhu) is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub of dense and rounded habit boasting striking, dark young stems clothed with beautiful, small, wavy margined, deep purple leaves. They contrast nicely with the pale green young growth and provide striking color year-round. Sometimes, clusters of fragrant, tiny, black-red flowers appear in late spring and early summer. While the flowers are inconspicuous, their sweet honey scent fills the air with their perfume. Useful for a color accent in mixed plantings, groupings, and even low hedges.

• Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
• Grows up to 2-3 ft. tall and wide (60-90 cm).
• Thrives in full sun or part shade in fertile, moist, well-drained soils.
• Very versatile, this plant is perfect for beds and borders. Well suited to city gardens, coastal gardens or cottage gardens.
• Requires little maintenance. No routine pruning necessary. Remove diseased, damaged, congested or crossing shoots.
• Generally pest free. Keep an eye out for powdery mildews.
• Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer.