| Description | Pittosporum tenuifolium
Irene Patterson is a quick growing, dense pittosporum with fine pale green leaves edged with creamy white, giving them a frosted look. Perfect for hedges and screens due to its "shape-abillity".
Irene Patterson Pittosporums grow to a height of 2-3 meters but can be clipped shorter. Plant them 1 metre apart for a good screen or hedge. Water well while establishing. | Thuja orientalis aurea nana
Short, stout self shaping conifer
• Soft foliage
• Low maintenance and drought resistant once established
• Ideal for hedging, along walkways and pots | |
| Content | | Golden Biota Conifer is a dense dwarf shrub that has a dense form, with smooth edges. It is ideal for pots, walkways, hedging or borders.
A very hardy plant, the Golden Biota conifer does well in well drained soils. In summer the conifer turns to a marvelous shade of bright gold and turns green in the winter.
Being highly resilient to adverse weather conditions like frost, the Golden Biota conifer grows easily in various weather and soil conditions. All you need a semi-clay to well drained soil, adequate water in the warmer months and a yearly dose of all purpose fertiliser to grow a lush, healthy specimen. | |
| Additional information |
| Sunshine |
Full Sun, Part Shade
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| Fertilise Me |
November, October, September
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| Fertilizer Frequency |
Annually
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| Flowering |
Yes
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| Fragrance |
Light
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| Fruit / Seed |
No
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| Growth Speed |
Fast
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| Leaf Drop |
Evergreen
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| Origin |
New Zealand
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| Other Common Names |
Kohuhu, Tawhiwhi
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| pH |
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
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| Plant Type |
Shrub
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| Soil Type |
Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy – Loam, Well drained
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| Tolerances |
Pollution Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant, Frost Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
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| Water Requirement |
Low
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| Max Height |
3m
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| Max Width |
2m
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| Toxic To |
Non-toxic
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| Prune Me |
3-5 times a year
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| Planting Distance |
1 per metre
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| Size Maintained at |
1.5m
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| Uses |
Hedging & Screening
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| Foliage Colour |
Green, White, Variegated
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| Flowering Time |
October, September
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| Flower Colour |
Inconspicuous, Purple
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| Botanical Name |
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Irene Patterson'
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