{"product_id":"james-stirling-pittosporum-pittosporum-tenuifolium-james-stirling","title":"James Stirling Pittosporum - Pittosporum tenuifolium 'James Stirling'","description":"\u003cp\u003eJames Stirling Pittosporum (\u003cem\u003ePittosporum tenuifolium\u003c\/em\u003e 'James Stirling') is a slim, upright screening plant that reaches 2m to 3m high but only about 1m wide. Tiny grey-green leaves with a slight ripple sit on dark stems in a naturally conical, very dense shape. It gives a boundary a fine, silvery texture without eating into the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA slim footprint.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 1m wide, so it fits narrow side passages and tight boundaries where a bulky hedge would not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine grey-green leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tiny, slightly rippled leaves on dark stems give a delicate texture that reads as formal without being stiff.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense from the base.\u003c\/strong\u003e The conical shape and very dense habit leave little see-through between plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResponds to clipping.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light, regular trims keep it tidy, and it takes well to topiary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForgives hard pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e If it outgrows its space, it regrows after a hard cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow privacy screens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 70cm apart in a single row. At about 1m wide the plants merge into a continuous slim screen of 2m to 3m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormal hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e The upright, conical habit holds a neat line when clipped lightly and often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It clips well into cones, balls and pillars, and a large pot by a doorway shows off the fine foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing James Stirling Pittosporum in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun or shade, though a sheltered spot gives the best growth. It can stand some coastal breezes and frosts, and suits temperate gardens best. In humid subtropical gardens give it good airflow and avoid watering the leaves in the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil enriched with humus, such as compost. Drainage matters more than anything else, so on heavy clay mound the planting row.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water frequently until established, then check the soil moisture during dry spells. Feed with a slow release fertiliser in spring and again in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune to maintain the shape and keep growth compact. It will regrow after a hard prune if you need to cut it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell James Stirling Pittosporum as tube stock: a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly and is the economical choice for a long screen. Plants travel upright. Plant them out soon after they arrive, with a good mulch and plenty of water to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out, and the notify button on this page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pittosporum\"\u003eThe full pittosporum range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tall-narrow-screening-plants\"\u003eTall and narrow screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eCompare our best hedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/pittosporum-care-guide\"\u003ePittosporum care guide for screens and hedges\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 70cm apart in a single row for a continuous screen. The plants are slim but dense, so closer spacing is rarely needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall will it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect 2m to 3m high and about 1m wide. Light, regular clipping holds it lower if you want a shorter hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it grows in sun or shade, though a sheltered position is better than an exposed, windy one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790869791039,"sku":"PIT-TEN-JAMESS-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/james-stirling-pittosporum-pittosporum-tenuifolium-james-stirling.jpg?v=1792210580","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/james-stirling-pittosporum-pittosporum-tenuifolium-james-stirling","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}