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Silver Sheen Pittosporum

Pittosporum Tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen'

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Overview

The Silver Sheen Pittosporum (Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen') is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub, prized for its small, shimmering silver-green leaves and compact, columnar growth habit. It typically reaches 10-12 feet in height with a 4-6 feet spread. Ideal for hedges or privacy screens, it thrives in full sun to part shade and well-drained soil. Tolerant of light pruning, it's perfect for maintaining desired shapes and sizes. Zone 8-10.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 9–10Type Shrub
Silver Sheen Pittosporum (Pittosporum Tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen') — The Silver Sheen Pittosporum (Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen') is a fast-growing

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Rhamnaceae

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Silver Sheen Pittosporum (Pittosporum Tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen') — The Silver Sheen Pittosporum (Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen') is a fast-growing

Photograph: Nadiatalent, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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