PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium Variegatum

Pittospore à petites feuilles panachées - Variegatum

Pittosporum tenuifolium Variegatum stands out with its evergreen variegated foliage—green leaves edged with cream—that adds year-round brightness. Native to New Zealand, this dense and compact cultivar is highly valued for its fast growth, salt spray resistance, and excellent adaptability in formal hedges, windbreaks, or container plantings.

2 à 3 m x 1,5 à 2 m Bushy, compact

Evergreen Green with creamy-white margins

Full sun to partial shade

from April to May Dark purplish-brown

Down to -8/-10 °C

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Characteristics of Pittosporum tenuifolium Variegatum

Pittosporum tenuifolium Variegatum is an evergreen shrub from the Pittosporaceae family, appreciated for its compact form and ornamental foliage. The slightly wavy, oval leaves display elegant cream variegation. This cultivar tolerates regular pruning and maintains a dense, uniform silhouette. In spring, it produces discreet dark purplish-brown flowers with a subtle vanilla-like scent. It is well-suited to urban environments, tolerates wind and poor soils, and withstands coastal conditions with occasional salt exposure.

How to use Pittosporum tenuifolium Variegatum ?

Thanks to its structured growth and decorative foliage, Pittosporum tenuifolium Variegatum is ideal for clipped or informal hedges, privacy screens, or decorative windbreaks. It also adapts well to container culture for patios and terraces. In mixed borders, it offers attractive contrast among evergreen compositions. It pairs effectively with Mediterranean or exotic shrubs and is a popular choice for contemporary or coastal landscape designs. Its vigorous growth makes it an excellent option for quickly establishing visual structure.

Best practices for growing Pittosporum tenuifolium Variegatum ?

This variety Variegatum thrives in light, well-drained soils, including calcareous types, and prefers full sun to partial shade. Planting is best done in autumn or spring, with 80 cm to 1 m spacing for hedges. Mulching is recommended to reduce weed competition and retain soil moisture. Regular watering is necessary during the establishment phase, then moderate thereafter. Prune annually after flowering to encourage dense branching. In poor soils, supplement with compost or organic fertilizer in spring. In colder climates, winter protection is advised against severe frost.