Pittosporum is an extremely sought after evergreen plant and with good reason. This versatile shrub can be used for hedging particularly in milder sites around the country or as individual shrubs dotted around the garden.
The pretty and decorative green and cream foliage of the variety Elizabeth contrasts well with the black stems while also taking on an attractive pink edging in the winter giving a variegated appearance, the brownish chocolate coloured flowers can be insignificant as blooms but produce a gorgeous honey scent in spring. The pretty colouring of the foliage of this useful shrub makes a perfect backdrop or partner to more brightly coloured plants in a bed or border. The foliage is a particular favourite with florists for their displays.
They grow best in well drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded site. An excellent choice for a coastal garden. They are a plant that attracts bees and are suitable for adding to a wildlife garden.
This easy to grow Pittosporum tenuifolium Elizabeth hedging grows to a height of 300cm and should be trimmed in spring or summer to ensure it keeps a pleasing shape.
If using the Pittosporum as a hedging plant, we recommend a planting distance of 3 or 4 per metre.
Our Pittosporum tenuifolium Elizabeth hedging is provided in pots making them suitable for planting 12 months of the year subject to availability.
We have a very informative How to plant a hedge page which will hopefully answer any questions you have on the preparation and planting of your order. A colour copy of this guide will be packed with your plant delivery.
The use of Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi and Bonemeal fertiliser is highly recommended help your plants develop and grow, giving them the very best start.
Orders are being despatched within 3-5 working days, delivery is 1-2 days after we despatch.
Delivery is free for most orders above our free delivery thresholds, these are displayed above our prices in the product listings and summarized below. If you don’t need that many plants it’s not a problem, you can choose to pay our delivery charge and only order what you need.
Delivery is convenient – no signature is required so you don’t need to wait in, we will leave your parcel in the safe place that you nominate.
Delivery is fast – because we pick orders daily from our own growing beds your plants only travel the small hop to our packing shed before being sent to you, they are usually delivered within 5-7 working days.
Delivery is reliable – we have been selling and delivering Hedging Plants to our customers nationwide since 1992. We have a lot of experience in packing them safely and only use tried and tested delivery partners.
Smaller Plants (Parcel Delivery)
| Location | Order Value | Price |
| UK Mainland excluding Highlands | Up to £90 | £15.00 |
| UK Mainland excluding Highlands | Over £90 | Free |
| Scottish Highlands and Isle of Wight | All orders | £24.00 |
Heavy Plants (Pallet Delivery)
| Location | Order Value | Price |
| UK Mainland excluding Highlands | Up to £420 | £72.00 |
| UK Mainland excluding Highlands | Over £420 | Free |
| Scottish Highlands and Isle of Wight | All orders | £72.00 |
Tall Plants 2.5m+ (Specialist Delivery)
| Location | Order Value | Price |
| UK Mainland excluding Highlands | Under £1800 | Please call us |
| UK Mainland excluding Highlands | Over £1800 | Free |
| Scottish Highlands and Isle of Wight | All orders | Not available |
Exceptions to our delivery charges are Scottish Highland and Isle of Wight delivery areas where we need to charge a little extra to cover the cost of deliveries to these outlying areas. We don’t currently delivery to other offshore addresses including Northern Ireland and Southern Ireland.
Tall plants over 2.5 metres have to be delivered by our own specialised transport, our delivery area is limited to mainland England and Wales only.
Please note there is a minimum order value of £50 for orders containing smaller plants and £250 for orders containing heavier plants
Complete delivery information can be viewed on our Delivery Information page
