Pittosporum Tenuifolium Cratus
Description
Sleek, upright, and effortlessly elegant, Pittosporum ‘Cratus’ is a modern evergreen that brings structure and sophistication to urban planting schemes. With its neat, columnar habit and glossy, deep green foliage, it’s perfect for tight spaces, architectural borders, or clipped forms in pots. Ideal for South London gardens looking for stylish screening or a low-maintenance alternative to box or yew.
Plants supplied in a growers pot.
Key Features & Care:
Mature Height: 2–3m (can be kept lower with pruning)
Mature Spread: 1–1.5m
Flower Colour: Pale yellow-green (small and inconspicuous)
Flowering Period: Spring
Foliage: Evergreen
Fragrant: No
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens, tolerates coastal and urban conditions
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained
Soil PH: Acid to neutral
Soil Type: Clay, loam, sand
Wildlife Friendly: Provides shelter for birds
Perfect For:
Contemporary coastal and urban gardens
Narrow borders and formal hedging
Evergreen structure in small spaces
Containers and clipped forms
How to Grow:
Plant in free-draining soil and water regularly in dry spells. Trim lightly in late spring or summer to maintain its upright shape and dense habit.
Please note:
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