{"product_id":"pittosporum-tenuifolium-silver-sheen","title":"Pittosporum Tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKohuhu \/ Sliver Sheen Pittosporum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePittosporum tenuifolium \u003c\/em\u003e'Silver Sheen'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pittosporaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eNew Zealand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA premium screening shrub for Adelaide and South Australian gardens, ‘Silver Sheen’ is prized for its tiny, silvery-grey leaves on dark stems that create a luminous, airy hedge. It establishes quickly, keeps a naturally upright form, and clips cleanly for tight boundaries or soft, semi-transparent screens. Small, chocolate-purple blooms add a light evening scent in late spring, but the shimmering foliage is the hero year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5 m H × 2–3 m W (easily clipped smaller)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40-60 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minute, rounded silver-grey leaves on blackish stems; new growth pale silvery-lime; cool weather can bring soft bronze\/olive tints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small deep purple-brown, lightly scented (evenings) late spring–early summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Year-round silvery shimmer with fresh lime flushes in warm months; subtle evening fragrance in late spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attracts Bees when in bloom; shelter for small garden birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-Tolerant (once established), Heat-Tolerant, Wind-Tolerant, Coastal-Tolerant (salt breeze), Frost Hardy (light–moderate), Clay-Tolerant if drainage is good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hedge: 0.8–1.0 m apart (or 0.6–0.7 m for very tight\/windy sites). Specimen: 1.5–2.0 m apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally regarded as non-toxic to pets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade (best density and colour in sun)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained loam, sandy loam or improved clay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 10–14 days in summer; monthly in winter if dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip-prune 2–3×\/year to keep tight and promote bright new growth; mulch in spring; balanced feed in early spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-25 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suited to temperate \u0026amp; Mediterranean SA, including coastal Adelaide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acid, Neutral, Alkaline (prefers slightly acidic–neutral with good drainage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNarrow boundary hedge that stays light and luminous without feeling heavy or bulky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern coastal screen with westringia and lomandra for a durable, water-wise palette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCourtyard feature or container pair flanking entries where the silvery foliage can catch the light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Silver Sheen’ delivers a fast, elegant screen with a unique silvery sparkle that lifts paths, driveways and boundaries across South Australia. It’s easy to keep neat, handles heat and coastal breeze, and adds subtle fragrance in season—all with minimal maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"250mm Pot","offer_id":48663304405244,"sku":"PITT-TENU-SILV-SHEE-250MM","price":53.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"400mm Pot","offer_id":48583309066492,"sku":"PITT-TENU-SILV-SHEE-400MM","price":193.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"500mm Pot","offer_id":47355957838076,"sku":"PITT-TENU-SILV-SHEE-500MM","price":395.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/pittosporum-tenuifolium-silver-sheen-kohuhu-400mm-pot-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1764999908","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/pittosporum-tenuifolium-silver-sheen","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}