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Products > Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Marjorie Channon'   Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Marjorie Channon' - Variegated Kohuhu     [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Shrub Family: Pittosporaceae (Pittosporums) Origin: New Zealand (Australasia) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Red Brown Bloomtime: Spring/Summer Height: 8-12 feet Width: 6-8 feet Exposure: Sun or Shade Seaside: Yes Summer Dry: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F May be Poisonous  (More Info): Yes Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Marjorie Channon' (Variegated Kohuhu) - Slow growing compact shrub with rounded pyramidal habit to 8-12'+ feet tall. The dark (black) stems hold light green oval foliage that has rich cream colored margins. In early summer it bears 1/2 inch bell-shaped, honey-scented, black-red flowers. Plant in full sun to light shade and irrigate occasionally. Hardy to 15-20° F. A great variegated shrub. Useful as an individual shrub or hedge. Similar but slightly larger than cultivar 'Deborah'. The largest plant we have seen of this cultivar is in the UC Santa Cruz Arboretum; it is at least 12 feet tall and close to 8 feet wide. This is the plant is pictured on our website. For more information about this species, see our listing for Pittosporum tenuifolium.  The information on this page is based on research conducted in our nursery library and from online sources as well as from observations made of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in the nursery's garden and in other gardens that we have observed it in. We also will incorporate comments received from others and always appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have additional information, particularly if this information is contrary to what we have written or includes additional cultural tips that might aid others in growing Pittosporum 'Marjorie Channon'.