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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.
This description is based on our research and observations made of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in the nursery garden and in other gardens that we have visited. We also try to incorporate comments received from others and appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or if they have additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Pittosporum 'Marjorie Channon'.
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