A variegated pittosporum with grey-green leaves edged creamy white, often flushing pink in cold weather. A soft, luminous foliage shrub for hedges and pots.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 2 m H × 1.2 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Silver Magic Pittosporum
Botanically, Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Magic' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Pittosporaceae family. It reaches around 2 m tall and 1.2 m wide at maturity, with evergreen, variegated and silver-grey foliage.
Where to grow Silver Magic Pittosporum
Silver Magic 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
Silver Magic Pittosporum does best in free-draining soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool. For a screen, space plants about 72 cm apart.
Watering & feeding
Silver Magic Pittosporum performs well with relatively little water once established. Refresh mulch and provide a modest balanced feed at the start of spring. New plantings need closer moisture checks in hot or windy weather, with watering tapered once strong new growth appears.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Silver Magic Pittosporum in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. It clips well, so trim two or three times a year for a formal finish. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Silver Magic Pittosporum in the garden
Silver Magic Pittosporum earns its place for a fast screen or informal hedge, 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
Combine Silver Magic Pittosporum with plants that share its preference for happy on low water and warm-temperate climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Silver Magic Pittosporum
Plant Sale lists Silver Magic Pittosporum as potted plants and advanced specimens. Current stock is confirmed manually, so register interest above before planning around a specific size.
