An upright pittosporum with grey-green leaves boldly margined in creamy yellow on near-black stems. Bright and fast for screening hedges and prized as cut foliage.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 4 m H × 2 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Marjory Channon Pittosporum
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Marjory Channon' is a fast-growing shrub in the Pittosporaceae family. It reaches around 4 m tall and 2 m wide at maturity, with evergreen and variegated foliage.
Where to grow Marjory Channon Pittosporum
Marjory Channon Pittosporum suits warm-temperate, cool-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also tolerates salt-laden coastal winds.
Soil & planting
Marjory Channon Pittosporum does best in free-draining soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in. For a screen, space plants about 1.2 m apart.
Watering & feeding
Marjory Channon Pittosporum performs well with relatively little water once established. Feed as new growth begins, following the rate on a balanced garden fertiliser. Check moisture below the mulch during establishment and water thoroughly when needed rather than following a rigid schedule.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Marjory Channon Pittosporum in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. It clips well, so trim two or three times a year for a formal finish. For most gardens, it is low maintenance.
Using Marjory Channon Pittosporum in the garden
Marjory Channon Pittosporum earns its place for a fast screen or informal hedge, clipping into topiary, pots and courtyard containers and a feature or specimen planting. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Marjory Channon Pittosporum sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to low water use and warm-temperate climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Marjory Channon Pittosporum
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