Pittosporum Perfect Pillar

Pittosporum Perfect Pillar

Pittosporum tenuifolium Perfect Pillar

Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Perfect Pillar’ is a cultivar of the Pittosporum tenuifolium species, commonly known as the Kohuhu or NZ Pittosporum. This variety is highly regarded for its columnar, upright growth habit and dense foliage, making it an excellent choice for hedges, screens, or as a specimen plant in gardens. It is a popular choice in landscaping due to its clean, formal shape and attractive, evergreen leaves.

Key Features of Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Perfect Pillar’:

Size and Growth

  • Height: The ‘Perfect Pillar’ cultivar typically grows to around 6 to 8 feet (1.8 to 2.4 meters) in height, but it can reach up to 10 feet (3 meters) with optimal conditions and proper care.
  • Width: The plant remains relatively narrow, growing to about 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm) wide, which makes it a great option for tight spaces, narrow garden beds, or formal landscaping.
  • Growth Habit: True to its name, ‘Perfect Pillar’ has a columnar or pillar-like shape, with a vertical, compact growth pattern. It maintains a tidy, straight form without spreading too widely, making it ideal for creating structured or formal elements in a garden.

Appearance

  • Leaves: The leaves of this cultivar are glossy, dark green, and oval-shaped with a leathery texture. The foliage is dense and provides an attractive backdrop throughout the year, giving the plant a lush, evergreen look.
  • Flowers: Like other Pittosporum species, ‘Perfect Pillar’ can produce small, fragrant, tubular flowers in spring or early summer. The flowers are typically a pale yellow or cream color, though they may not be as prominent as the foliage.
  • Bark and Texture: The bark is smooth and gray, adding an extra layer of visual interest, especially as the plant matures.

Growing Conditions

  • Climate: Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Perfect Pillar’ thrives in mild climates, ideally in temperate to subtropical regions. It is relatively frost-tolerant but can suffer damage from heavy frost, so it should be protected in colder regions.
  • Soil: This plant prefers well-draining soil that is slightly acidic to neutral. It can tolerate a variety of soil types but performs best in fertile, loamy soils.
  • Light: It grows best in full sun to part shade. While it can tolerate some shade, it will produce the best results and denser foliage when grown in full sun.

Uses

  • Hedges and Screens: Its narrow, columnar shape makes it perfect for use as a hedge or privacy screen. It can be spaced closer together to form a dense screen, or it can be planted individually as a vertical accent plant.
  • Topiary and Formal Gardens: Due to its tidy, upright growth habit, ‘Perfect Pillar’ is an excellent choice for topiary or as part of a formal garden design.
  • Specimen Plant: Its neat, structured appearance makes it a striking specimen plant, ideal for corners, borders, or as part of a mixed planting in landscaping.

Care and Maintenance

  • Watering: ‘Perfect Pillar’ is moderately drought-tolerant once established but requires regular watering during the initial growing period to help it establish a strong root system. It’s best to water deeply, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
  • Pruning: This cultivar has a naturally compact shape, but regular pruning can help maintain its columnar form and remove any dead or damaged growth. Light trimming can be done in early spring or late winter to shape the plant.
  • Fertilizing: Fertilizing with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in the spring can encourage healthy growth, though this plant is relatively low-maintenance and doesn’t require excessive feeding.
  • Pests and Diseases: Pittosporum is generally pest-resistant, but it can occasionally be affected by scale insects, aphids, or caterpillars. Ensuring good airflow around the plant and avoiding overwatering can help prevent fungal issues like root rot.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

  • Columnar shape is perfect for tight spaces and formal garden settings.
  • Attractive evergreen foliage provides year-round visual interest.
  • Low-maintenance once established, requiring minimal pruning and care.
  • Can tolerate a variety of soil types and moderate drought conditions once established.

Cons:

  • Not suitable for areas with heavy frost or extreme cold, as it can suffer damage.
  • May require occasional maintenance pruning to maintain its neat form.

In Summary

Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Perfect Pillar’ is an excellent choice for those seeking a low-maintenance, evergreen shrub or small tree with a neat, vertical growth habit. Its columnar form, glossy green leaves, and subtle flowers make it a versatile addition to gardens, particularly for hedges, screens, and structured plantings. With proper care, it can thrive in a variety of garden settings, providing year-round beauty and privacy.

$20.45 – $164.25 inc. GST

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Melbourne Metro deliveries cost $44.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 1 and 5 business days.

The Mornington Peninsula ** Mt Eliza to Portsea ** and Geelong deliveries cost $66.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 3 and 5 business days.

Outer Melbourne deliveries cost $132.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 3 and 7 business days.

Regional Victoria deliveries cost between $143.00 – $264.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 3 and 7 business days.

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