Pittosporum tenuifolium Green Pillar

Common Name: Green Pillar Pittosporum

Description:
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Green Pillar' is a compact, evergreen shrub or small tree known for its naturally upright, columnar growth habit and dense, glossy green foliage. This fast-growing variety is ideal for narrow spaces, hedging, and screening, providing excellent privacy with minimal pruning. In late spring to early summer, it produces small, dark purple, honey-scented flowers that attract bees. Thriving in Melbourne’s climate, 'Green Pillar' is highly adaptable to various soil types and tolerates drought, frost, and coastal conditions once established. Its low-maintenance nature and elegant form make it a perfect choice for modern, formal, and low-maintenance gardens.

Form:

• Shrub - Large
• Tree - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 3 - 4m
• Width: 1 - 1.5m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Dark Purple

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for Screening
• Drought Tolerant once established
• Frost Tolerant
• Coastal Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
• Fast Growing
• Bee Attracting

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Westringia fruticosa (Coastal Rosemary)
• Lomandra longifolia (Mat Rush)
• Lavandula (Lavender)
• Agapanthus
• Gardenia augusta (Gardenia)