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Pittosporum tenuifolium Limelight
Pittosporum Tenuifolium Limelight is a slightly larger foliage form of Pittosporum highly recommended by Online Plants.
It has lime/green foliage and is ideal for hedges, screen planting or contrast backgrounds. Limelight will reach 4-6mt tall after 8 years if grown in the ideal conditions of moist, well-drained soil. Full sun or part shade, Don't allow to get too wet during winter.
If the desired height if lower than the expected 4mt. Commence pruning from a smaller size. This will keep limelight dense and bushy. Don't wait until they reach the hedge height and start trimming, as this will result in a bare, unattractive plant. If in doubt about this or any other nursery questions. email: store@onlineplants.com.au
Will benefit from feeding twice per year with complete plant food and liquid fertilizer. Available for fast delivery to your door in all Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Canberra, and Brisbane, metropolitan and regional areas.
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Limelight' pairs beautifully with plants that complement its bright, lime-green foliage. Companion plants include purple-flowered Lavenders, deep green Hebes, or contrasting foliage like Loropetalum or Flax (Phormium). Ornamental grasses such as Miscanthus or low-growing ground covers like Heuchera also enhance its color. These combinations create vibrant contrasts while thriving in similar sun and soil conditions.