DESCRIPTION
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb' is a compact evergreen shrub that showcases dramatic, glossy chocolate-purple foliage throughout much of the year. In spring, the young shoots emerge bright green before maturing into their signature dark hue, offering a lovely color contrast during the growing season. Its small, honey-scented flowers, which appear in late spring, are an understated yet delightful feature, blending with the rich tones of the foliage.
This cultivar originates from New Zealand, where the species, known as kohuhu to the Maori people, is native to coastal and lower mountain forests. 'Tom Thumb' is a slow-growing selection that forms a neat, dome-shaped habit, making it an excellent choice for smaller gardens, containers, or as a contrasting element in mixed borders.
DESCRIPTION
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb' is a compact evergreen shrub that showcases dramatic, glossy chocolate-purple foliage throughout much of the year. In spring, the young shoots emerge bright green before maturing into their signature dark hue, offering a lovely color contrast during the growing season. Its small, honey-scented flowers, which appear in late spring, are an understated yet delightful feature, blending with the rich tones of the foliage.
This cultivar originates from New Zealand, where the species, known as kohuhu to the Maori people, is native to coastal and lower mountain forests. 'Tom Thumb' is a slow-growing selection that forms a neat, dome-shaped habit, making it an excellent choice for smaller gardens, containers, or as a contrasting element in mixed borders.
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