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Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Screen Between'
Screen Between Kohuhu
The Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Screen Between', commonly known as Screen Between Kohuhu, is a hardy evergreen shrub prized for its dense, upright growth and glossy, bright green foliage. This fast-growing plant is ideal for creating privacy screens, hedges, or windbreaks in a variety of landscapes. Its compact, columnar habit makes it particularly well-suited to narrow spaces, offering year-round greenery and low-maintenance appeal.
Specifications
- Height2 to 3 metres
- Width1 to 1.5 metres
- Native toNew Zealand (species origin)
- FoliageGlossy, bright green leaves; evergreen
- Growth rateFast
Conditions
- SoilPrefers well-drained soils; tolerates sandy, loamy, or clay soils
- LightFull sun to partial shade
- WaterModerate; drought-tolerant once established
- ClimateThrives in temperate and subtropical regions
Additional Features
- FormCompact, upright, columnar growth with dense foliage
- UsesIdeal for hedging, privacy screens, windbreaks, or as a feature plant
- SpacingPlant 50 to 75 cm apart for dense hedging or 1 to 1.5 metres apart as individual specimens
- Low MaintenanceRequires minimal pruning; trim to shape or maintain height as needed
- Pest ResistanceGenerally pest-free; monitor for scale or aphids
- Drought ToleranceModerate; tolerates dry conditions once established
- Frost ToleranceHardy to light frosts
- Wildlife AttractionProvides shelter for birds and insects
- Seasonal AppealEvergreen foliage offers year-round greenery
- VersatilityComplements formal, modern, and native garden styles
The Screen Between Kohuhu is a versatile and robust plant, perfect for creating natural privacy or adding structure to gardens. Its dense growth, vibrant foliage, and easy-care nature make it an excellent choice for hedging and landscaping solutions.
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Prepared 15 August 2026