The Screen Master Pittosporum is a classic choice for hedging due to its ease of care, low maintenance requirements, and suitability for creating dense screens or hedges. The combination of dense growth, low maintenance, and adaptability makes it a practical and aesthetically pleasing choice for creating screens and hedges in gardens, providing both functionality and ornamental value.

Product Specifications

• Botanical Name: Pittosporum Tenuifolium Screenmaster
• Mature Height: 5-6 meters
• Mature Width: 3-4 meters
• Foliage: Grey- Green foliage
• Form/Habit: Upright
• Uses: Screening, hedging, privacy screen
• Evergreen/Deciduous: Evergreen
• Soil: Most well draining soil
• Drought Hardy: Moderate
• Sun: Full sun – semi shade
• Water Requirement: Low – medium
• Maintenance: Low – medium, benefits from light pruning
• Native: No

Commonly Asked Questions

How far apart do I plant Silver Sheen Pittosporums for a screening hedge?

Around 1 meter apart is ideal for a thick screening privacy hedge.

How fast do Pittosporums grow?

Pittosporums are a fairly fast-growing screening plant; you can expect 75cm of growth per year in good conditions. Keep plants well watered during summer with a layer of mulch to retain the moisture in the soil.

Should I prune my Pittosporums?

If you create a screen with pittosporums, several smaller prunes a year are ideal, rather than one large hard prune. This will encourage dense growth; after pruning, water and fertilize the plants. A layer of mulch will also retain moisture in the soil.