Pittosporum Tenuifolium

This gem is adored for its lush, dense foliage that seems to offer both beauty and shelter in equal measure. Its fragrant blossoms make it a true star in any garden, whether you're creating a subtle privacy hedge for your suburban sanctuary or offering a tender refuge on the farm. It’s the kind of plant that doubles up as both ornamental and functional. Hardy and resilient, it’s quite at home in a range of conditions, gracefully tolerating frosts without breaking a sweat. Truly, it’s a plant that stands out with its charm and practicality.

Tenuifolium belongs to the Pittosporum genus which means 'pitch-seeded' and refers to the stick gum that surrounds the dark seeds inside the capsules. Birds and insects are attached to Pittosporum Tenuifolium fragrant flowers in the spring, and fruit in the summer. 

Native Habitat: Coastal to lower mountain forests throughout the North Island and in the South Island all except the western area's.