PITTOSPORUM tenu. Bannow Bay

PITTOSPORUM tenu. Bannow Bay

Pittosporum tenuifolium Bannow Bay is a compact, dense evergreen with rounded, variegated leaves of pale greygreen edged cream, providing yearround structure and bright foliage interest. In late spring to early summer it bears small purplebrown, sweetly scented flowers, best appreciated in the evening. Grow in sun or light shade in fertile, welldrained soil, with shelter from cold winds; its a reliable choice for coastal, mild gardens and makes neat, structural planting or low informal hedging.

Position: Sun or light shade Rate of Growth: Moderate Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil Hardiness: RHS H4 hardy in most of the UK; shelter from cold winds Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Plant at a Glance

light:sun
light:light-shade
facing:south
facing:west
facing:east
facing:north
soiltype:moderate-fertile
soilmoisture:normal
foliage:evergreen
flowering:may
flowering:june
flowercolour:purple
leafcolour:variegated
size:90cm-2m
gardenstyle:architectural
specialconditions:coastal-conditions
fragrance:evening-scented