Monrovia Tasman Ruffles Pittosporum
Best low-maintenance evergreen for structured, modern garden hedging and screening.
This is the ultimate low-lift solution for a polished, architectural look in the garden. While you sacrifice the wild, untamed aesthetic of native shrubs, you gain a hardy, variegated evergreen that holds its tidy conical shape with almost zero effort.
$49.99
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking year-round visual depth and sophisticated foliage texture
- Homeowners needing fast-growing, dense privacy screens or windbreaks
- Busy landscapers wanting low-maintenance, drought-tolerant coastal plants
Who should skip it
- Gardeners avoiding regular maintenance or active size management
- Property owners with heavy clay or poor drainage conditions
- Gardeners preferring plants that require no pest monitoring
Performance breakdown
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal upkeep to maintain its tidy, conical structure.
Visual Versatility
Variegated foliage adds year-round elegance to borders and containers alike.
Hardiness Rating
Stands out as a robust, resilient choice for Zone 7 landscapes.
Screening Potential
Dense growth habit creates an effective, attractive natural privacy barrier.
Drought Tolerance
Establishes well with moderate water needs once settled in soil.
Growth Habit
Naturally maintains a clean, architectural shape with little intervention.
Key Specs
Foliage Type
Evergreen
Mature Height
10 feet
Mature Width
5 feet
Hardiness Zone
7
Light Needs
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Water Needs
Low
Drought Tolerant
True
Bloom Season
Spring
Flower Color
Purple
Plant Form
Columnar
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