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Products > Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Marjorie Channon'
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| 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 |
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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 provided on this page is based on research we have conducted about this plant in our nursery's library, from what we have found about it on reliable online sources, as well as from observations in our nursery of crops of this plant as well as of plants growing in the nursery's garden and those in other gardens. We will also incorporate comments received from others and welcome getting feedback from anyone who may have additional information, particularly if it includes cultural information that would aid others in growing Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Marjorie Channon'. |
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