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Pittosporum Tasman Ruffles - Pittosporum tenuifolium Tasman Ruffles

Name: Pittosporum Tasman Ruffles - Pittosporum tenuifolium Tasman Ruffles
Brand: Plant Nest
SKU: Pittosporum Tasman Ruffles - 7cm
Price: 7.95 AUD
Availability: InStock

Pittosporum tenuifolium Tasman Ruffles is a compact, upright Pittosporum with ruffled green foliage, ideal for dense hedging, screening and structured modern gardens in Melbourne.

$7.95

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Quick Facts

Position

It grows best in full sun to semi shade.

Size

Approx. 4m-10m H x 2m-4m W. Dense upright, shrub like habit.

Water

Low, keep moist in dry periods when young.

Uses

Borders/Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Foliage Feature/Colour, Formal Garden, Hedging/Screening, Verge, Mass Planting, Wind Break, Container/Pots.

Description

Tasman Ruffles is a dense, upright Pittosporum with jade green ruffled foliage held on dark stems. It forms a compact structure ideal for formal hedging, screening and modern garden architecture. Its consistent foliage texture, year round colour and reliable performance in coastal, suburban and semi-shaded gardens make it a versatile choice for Melbourne landscapes requiring structure, durability and evergreen mass.

Key Features:

Dense ruffled foliage offering strong texture and evergreen presence.
Naturally upright habit ideal for structured hedging and layered planting.
Excellent screening plant for boundaries, courtyards and property edges.
Performs reliably in coastal wind, suburban conditions and semi shade.
Responds extremely well to clipping for neat, formal or contemporary shapes.
Versatile in both large scale mass plantings and narrow hedge runs.

Growing & Care Guide

Soil: It adapts to most soil types provided drainage is good.
Light: It grows best in full sun to semi shade.
Watering: Water during establishment and extended dry periods.
Fertiliser: Apply slow release fertiliser annually.
Maintenance: Clip lightly once or twice a year for shape, avoid heavy cuts.
Flowering: Tasman Ruffles does flower, but the flowers are small and not the main ornamental feature. Star shaped flowers late spring to summer.

Landscaping Ideas

Ideal for dense hedges along boundaries, driveways or courtyard edges. Tasman Ruffles works beautifully in formal gardens, paired with clipped shapes, grasses and darker foliage shrubs. Its textured leaves add depth in layered plantings and provide a refined, contemporary backdrop.

Expert Tip

Light trimming once or twice a year helps maintain the compact rounded form and encourages fresh colourful foliage.

FAQ's

Q: How fast does Tasman Ruffles grow?

Moderate growth, forms a dense hedge within several years.

Q: Can it be kept under 2 m?

Yes, trims easily and maintains compact form.

Q: Does it tolerate coastal exposure?

Yes, performs well in wind once established.

Q: Is the foliage always dense?

With light yearly clipping it stays full and compact year round.

Why Choose Plant Nest?

At Plant Nest, we make it easy to buy plants online with delivery direct to your door. Every plant is hand-selected for quality, carefully packed, and backed by expert advice so you can grow with confidence.

Plant Nest Pittosporum Tasman Ruffles - Pittosporum tenuifolium Tasman Ruffles

$7.95

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