{"product_id":"perfect-pillar-pittosporum-pittosporum-tenuifolium-perfect-pillar","title":"Perfect Pillar Pittosporum - Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Perfect Pillar'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerfect Pillar Pittosporum (\u003cem\u003ePittosporum tenuifolium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Perfect Pillar') is a fast-growing evergreen hedging shrub with shiny light green leaves and a dense, naturally rounded habit. It matures at about 3m high and wide, clips tight for a neat screen, or can be left to relax into a soft shrub. It is a dependable choice for privacy along a boundary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast and dense.\u003c\/strong\u003e Growth is quick and bushy, so a new hedge closes up in a short time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh, shiny foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The light green leaves have a glossy finish that brightens a boundary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClip or leave it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shear it into a tight hedge, shape it as topiary, or leave it free-form as a rounded shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHoney-scented flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Left unclipped, it carries small dark brown flowers with a honey scent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForgiving of mistakes.\u003c\/strong\u003e A hedge that has outgrown its space can be cut back hard and will reshoot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrivacy hedges and boundaries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart in a single row. The plants merge into a solid line, and regular clipping keeps the screen dense from the ground up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary and shaped forms.\u003c\/strong\u003e The compact leaves and bushy habit suit balls and blocks, in the ground or in large pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal shrub borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unclipped, it makes a rounded backdrop for lower plants and gives you the scented flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Perfect Pillar Pittosporum in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or part shade. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and survives a light frost. In districts with hard frosts a hardier hedge is a safer choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil rich in humus gives the best results. Add compost to poor ground before planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water frequently until the plant is established, and check moisture during dry spells. Apply a slow release fertiliser in spring and again in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clip to hold the shape you want and keep growth tight. Light, regular trims work better than occasional heavy cuts, but if a hedge gets away from you it will recover from a hard prune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Perfect Pillar Pittosporum as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, in 140mm pots in packs of 10 and in 300mm pots, sold singly. Tubes are the economical way to plant a long hedge, and the 300mm plants give a much taller line from day one. Plant out soon after delivery and water in well.\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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/pittosporum-care-guide\"\u003ePittosporum care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pittosporum\"\u003eBrowse the pittosporum range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eBest hedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/topiary-and-shaping-plants\"\u003ePlants for topiary and shaping\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 for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 80cm apart in a single row. That spacing lets the plants join into a dense line without crowding the bases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I have to keep it clipped?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Clipped, it makes a tight hedge, and unclipped it grows into a rounded shrub with scented flowers. Choose the look you want and trim to suit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt survives a light frost. Where hard frosts are regular, a hardier hedge plant is the safer choice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789621854527,"sku":"PIT-TEN-PERFEC-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67789621920063,"sku":"PIT-TEN-PERFEC-140MM-P10","price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":67789621952831,"sku":"PIT-TEN-PERFEC-300MM","price":159.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/perfect-pillar-pittosporum-pittosporum-tenuifolium-perfect-pillar.jpg?v=1792191368","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/perfect-pillar-pittosporum-pittosporum-tenuifolium-perfect-pillar","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}