Common Name: Variegated Kohuhu or Variegated Tawhiwhi
Botanical Name: Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Marjorie Channon'
Common Descriptions:
Drought Tolerant
Erosion Controlling Plant
Evergreen
Flowering Plant
Frost Tolerant (20°F/-7°C)
High-Hedging Plant
Medium-Hedging Plant
Shrub
Topiary Plant
Tree
Average Width Growth: 6 Feet - 8 Feet
Average Height Growth: 8 Feet - 12 Feet
Average Years for Maximum Growth: 10 Years - 15 Years
Plant Spacing: 8 Feet - 10 Feet
Root System: Horizontally & Vertically, Non-Invasive
Hardy Zones: 8A - 11B
Sun Exposure: Partial Shade - Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Humid - Well Drained
Applicable Soil: Gromulch or Potting Soil
Blooming Seasons: Spring - Late Summer
Fertilizing Seasons: Early Spring
Applicable Fertilizer: All Purpose 4-4-4 or Rose & Flower 4-6-2
General Plant Care Based on Experience:
- Always water plants for the first three days after transplant.
- Spring & Fall: Water every 2 - 3 days. Plants in containers will require water at least a day sooner. If in containers, water every day during heat waves of temperatures above 90°F. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure.
- Summer: This is when temperatures rise above 90°F, therefore water every day.
- Winter: Water once - twice a week. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure.
- Plant is drought tolerant once established after 1 - 2 years.
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Nombre Común: Kohuhu Abigarrada or Tawhiwhi Abigarrada
Nombre Botánico: Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Marjorie Channon'
Variegated Kohuhu (Kohuhu Abigarrada)
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