Description

Buy Pittosporum ‘Arundel Green’ online from our UK nursery. Arundel Green is a compact pittosporum with small, glossy, wavy-edged leaves.

Pittosporums are elegant evergreens from New Zealand with glossy, often wavy-edged leaves. They clip well into hedges, balls and topiary.

Key features of Pittosporum ‘Arundel Green’

• Plant type: Evergreen shrub
• Season of interest: Year-round foliage
• Look: Glossy, wavy-edged green leaves on a compact shrub
• Height and spread: 1.5m x 1m
• Position: Full sun or part shade
• Soil: Well-drained soil
• Hardiness: Hardy in most areas
• Supplied in: 3L pot
• Best for: coastal hedging, formal topiary, containers

Why choose Pittosporum ‘Arundel Green’?

• Glossy wavy-edged leaves
• Compact, dense habit
• Clips well

Where to plant Pittosporum ‘Arundel Green’

Pittosporum ‘Arundel Green’ grows best in full sun or part shade, in well-drained soil. It is a good choice for coastal hedging, and also works well for formal topiary and containers. Pair it with grasses, phormiums and flowering shrubs.

How to plant Pittosporum ‘Arundel Green’

Give the pot a good soak first. Then dig a wide planting hole, enrich the soil with compost, and plant so the top of the root ball sits level with the ground. Firm in gently and water well, then add a mulch to hold in moisture.

How to care for Pittosporum ‘Arundel Green’

Water in the first year. Clip in spring or summer to shape; avoid exposed sites in cold areas. Clip in spring or summer. Cold, drying winds can damage the foliage.

Growing Pittosporum ‘Arundel Green’ in a pot

Excellent in pots. Use a loam-based compost such as John Innes No. 3, make sure the pot has drainage holes, and water regularly in summer, as containers dry out faster than borders.

Grown in the UK, for UK gardens

Our plants are nursery-grown at St Annes in North West England, raised outdoors and in tunnels in real UK weather rather than a hothouse, so they arrive healthy, acclimatised and well rooted. This Pittosporum ‘Arundel Green’ is supplied in a 3L pot. Container-grown plants can be planted almost all year round, as long as the ground is not frozen or waterlogged; autumn and spring are ideal.

Frequently asked questions

How big does Pittosporum ‘Arundel Green’ grow?
Pittosporum ‘Arundel Green’ typically reaches 1.5m x 1m, depending on position, soil and pruning.

When does Pittosporum ‘Arundel Green’ look its best?
Its main season of interest is year-round foliage, when it shows glossy, wavy-edged green leaves on a compact shrub.

Is Pittosporum ‘Arundel Green’ hardy?
Hardy in most areas.

How do I prune Pittosporum ‘Arundel Green’?
Clip in spring or summer.

Is Pittosporum ‘Arundel Green’ good for hedging?
Yes.

Add Pittosporum ‘Arundel Green’ to your basket today and enjoy year-round foliage interest in your garden.