Pittosporum Screenmaster | Pittosporum tenuifolium Screen Master

Pittosporum tenuifolium Screen Master (Kohuhu) is a bushy, dense, fast-growing hedge plant that delivers exceptional screening performance in Australian gardens. With growth rates of up to 1 metre per year, it is one of the most reliable evergreen hedging solutions available for Melbourne homeowners and landscape professionals alike. Its rich medium-green foliage and contrasting dark stems provide year-round visual interest, while its adaptability to full sun and semi-shade positions makes it a versatile choice across a wide range of garden styles.

Originally from the Pacific Islands and belonging to the Pittosporaceae family, Screen Master is a non-native evergreen shrub that has proven itself in Australian conditions. It tolerates drought, moderate frost, and coastal winds, making it well-suited to a variety of climates across Australia. Whether you need a fast privacy screen, a formal hedge, or a windbreak, Screen Master delivers.

Key Features:

• Soil: Well-drained loam or sandy soils; avoid waterlogged conditions.
• Light: Full sun to semi-shade; best density achieved in full sun.
• Watering: Low once established; water regularly during the first growing season in Melbourne gardens.
• Fertiliser: Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser in spring to support vigorous hedge growth.
• Maintenance: High, regular trimming required to maintain a neat, formal hedge shape; clip 2–3 times per year.
• Flowering: Spring; flowers are small and insignificant in the landscape context.

Trim Screen Master two to three times per year starting from a young age to develop a tight, dense framework. The earlier you establish the shape, the thicker and more effective your hedge will be long-term.

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