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Pittosporum Wonder Screen - Pittosporum tenuifolium Wonder Screen

Name: Pittosporum Wonder Screen - Pittosporum tenuifolium Wonder Screen
Brand: Plant Nest
SKU: Pittosporum Wonder Screen - Pittosporum tenuifolium Wonder Screen - 20cm
Price: 26.95 AUD
Availability: InStock

Fast growing variegated evergreen shrub for rapid hedging and strong privacy structure

$26.95

Pot Size:

20cm

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Quick Facts

Position

It grows best in full sun to semi shade.

Size

Approx. 2m-4m H x 1m-2m W. Dense upright habit.

Water

Medium, once established it handles moderate dry periods well.

Uses

Balcony/Roof, Borders/Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature/Colour, Formal Garden, Hedging/Screening, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Playgrounds, Topiary/Espalier, Wind Break, Container/Pots.

Description

Wonder Screen is a vigorous, upright Pittosporum selected for its exceptionally fast growth and dense privacy forming habit. The variegated silver green foliage with dark stems provides brightness and contrast in modern landscapes while maintaining a clean, evergreen structure. Ideal for gardeners wanting a low maintenance, quick establishing screen, it performs strongly in coastal, suburban and lightly shaded sites, delivering instant volume and reliable year round cover.

Key Features:

Extremely fast growth makes it one of the quickest Pittosporums for achieving dense privacy in new gardens.
Dense, upright habit creates a strong vertical screen that stays full from top to bottom when lightly maintained.
Variegated silver and green foliage brightens garden spaces and pairs well with darker or finer textured plants.
Excellent tolerance to wind, coastal exposure and variable light conditions, improving reliability across Melbourne suburbs.
Responds exceptionally well to clipping, enabling both formal hedging and taller natural screens.
Low maintenance plant ideal for homeowners wanting rapid results without intensive care requirements.

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: Light clipping 2-3 times per year encourages dense branching and tight hedge lines, avoid harsh cuts into old wood.
Flowering: Like most Pittosporum tenuifolium varieties, it may produce small dark purple star-shaped flowers in late spring, often with a light honey fragrance. The flowers are usually subtle and partly hidden within the foliage.

Landscaping Ideas

Wonder Screen is ideal for forming quick, reliable hedges along boundaries, driveways or courtyards. Its bright variegation lifts darker planting zones and works especially well in coastal or contemporary garden designs. Combine with Lomandra, Westringia, Buxus shapes or darker foliage shrubs for layered contrast and structured outdoor rooms.

Expert Tip

Lightly prune the tips once plants reach about 1.5m tall. This encourages side branching, making the hedge thicker from top to bottom.

FAQ's

Q: How fast does Wonder Screen grow?

It is one of the fastest Pittosporums available, forming a hedge in 1-2 seasons.

Q: Can it be kept under 2m?

Yes, trims very well and can be shaped tightly without losing density.

Q: Is it suitable for coastal sites?

Yes, it performs strongly in coastal and windy conditions once established.

Q: Do the variegated leaves fade?

In shadier spots the variegation softens, but plant remains full and attractive.

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 Wonder Screen - Pittosporum tenuifolium Wonder Screen

$26.95

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