Pittosporum tenuifolium Silver Sheen

Common Name: Silver Sheen Pittosporum

Description:
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen' is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree prized for its striking silvery-green foliage and airy, elegant appearance. The small, glossy leaves shimmer in the sunlight, creating a unique, reflective effect that adds lightness to the garden. Its naturally upright and dense growth makes it an excellent choice for hedging, screening, and windbreaks. In spring and summer, it produces small, dark purple, honey-scented flowers that attract bees. Thriving in Melbourne’s climate, 'Silver Sheen' is highly drought-tolerant once established and can withstand coastal conditions and light frosts. Regular pruning enhances its shape and density, making it perfect for both formal and informal garden designs.

Form:

• Shrub - Large
• Tree - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 3 - 5m
• Width: 2 - 3m

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
• Fast Growing
• Wind Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
• Bee Attracting

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Westringia fruticosa (Coastal Rosemary)
• Lomandra longifolia (Mat Rush)
• Lavandula (Lavender)
• Agapanthus
• Camellia sasanqua (Sasanqua Camellia)