Phil Bendle Collection:Pittosporum (a form) Stephens Island

Kingdom: Plantae 
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids 
Order: Apiales 
Family: Pittosporaceae 
Genus: Pittosporum 
Form name: Pittosporum 'Stephens Island'
Common names: Pittosporum Ralphii Stephens Island, Pittosporum Tenuifolium Stephens Island

Pittosporum 'Stephens Island' is a form found growing on Stephens Island in the middle of Cook Strait. It has some resemblance to both Pittosporum tenuifolium and Pittosporum crassifolium. It has a tidy habit with and upright medium form and will grow to a mature height of 5-10m. The small pointed foliage is smooth, blue/grey-green with a slight grey/green tomentose appearance. It adapts well to coastal conditions. Sold in nurseries.

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