| Description | Pyrus calleryana
A narrow, upright form and an excellent choice for space-restricted or compact areas. Glossy green leaves in Summer, Plentiful white flowers pop up in spring and autumn colour of Reds, Oranges and Purples.
Great for fence lines, tree lined driveway, street planting or parks.
Grows in a column shape.
Can average 8-10m tall. Can be trimmed to keep at 6m if required.
16''/40cm pot | Pittosporum tenuifolium
Hole in One is a variegated version of the very popular dwarf growing Pittosporum Golf Ball. A small rounded shrub needing very little pruning to maintain a rounded shape and small size, the variegated foliage gives the plants a silver sheen. Prefers a full sun to part shade position. Ideal for screening and hedges. | |
| Content | Ornamental pear trees are fast growing, tolerant of most soil types, including heavy and poor soils, and best of all they come in a range of shapes and sizes to suit your landscaping requirements.
Check out our Ornamental Pear Tree Factsheet for more info. | | |
| Additional information |
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| Botanical Name |
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Hole in One'
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| 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 |
0.5m
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| Max Width |
0.5m
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| Toxic To |
Non-toxic
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| Prune Me |
No pruning required
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| Planting Distance |
2 – 3 per metre
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| Size Maintained at |
0.5m
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| Uses |
Low Hedge, Topiary
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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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