- Botanical name: Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Queen'
- Family: Pittosporaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Evergreen
Purple
Silver
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
Pittosporums are excellent for sheltered gardens and costal areas where the climate is not to0 harsh. In these areas plants make good specimen trees or can be trimmed into neat hedges.
Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Silver Queen’ is an attractive pittosporum, bearing attractive white markings on the edge of its leaves. During late spring and early summer small, bell-shaped, purple flowers are produced in clusters, followed by spherical brown seed capsules. The foliage also lasts well when cut, making it a good accompaniment to flowers.
Grow Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Silver Queen’ in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagate by taking softwood cuttings in summer, and prune in late-winter only to tidy the general shape of the shrub. Mulch annually with well-rotted manure or garden compost.
How to grow Pittosporum 'Silver Queen'
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Plant size
4m height
4m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Half hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Do Plant in June |
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Plant does not flower in January |
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Plant does flower in May |
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Plant does flower in June |
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Plant does flower in July |
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Plant does not flower in August |
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| Take cuttings | ||||||||||||
| Take cuttings |
J
Do not Take cuttings in January |
F
Do not Take cuttings in February |
M
Do not Take cuttings in March |
A
Do not Take cuttings in April |
M
Do not Take cuttings in May |
J
Do Take cuttings in June |
J
Do Take cuttings in July |
A
Do not Take cuttings in August |
S
Do not Take cuttings in September |
O
Do not Take cuttings in October |
N
Do not Take cuttings in November |
D
Do not Take cuttings in December |
Pittosporum 'Silver Queen' and wildlife
Pittosporum 'Silver Queen' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Pittosporum 'Silver Queen' poisonous?
Pittosporum 'Silver Queen' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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