Pittisporum Nigrescens Cape White

Description

Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Nigrescens’ – Dark Foliage Elegance

Bring striking contrast to your landscape with Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Nigrescens’, a stunning evergreen shrub prized for its deep purple-black foliage and airy growth habit. This versatile plant makes an excellent hedge, screen, or specimen plant, adding year-round structure and elegance to any garden.

Growing Conditions:

• Sun: Thrives in full sun to partial shade. More sun enhances the rich, dark foliage color.
• Water: Moderate water needs; prefers well-draining soil but tolerates short dry spells once established.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil; adapts to a variety of soil types.
• Climate: Hardy in zones 8-11. Tolerates coastal conditions and light frost.
• Growth Habit: Upright and bushy, reaching 2-4m tall with a naturally graceful form.
• Maintenance: Low maintenance; responds well to pruning for shape or size control. Feed with a balanced fertilizer in spring for best growth.

Ideal for contemporary landscapes, mixed borders, or formal hedging, Pittosporum ‘Nigrescens’ brings effortless sophistication with its dramatic foliage and easy-care nature.