Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

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.

Plant calendar

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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:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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