Description
Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Wrinkled Blue Kohuhu’ is an evergreen shrub prized for its distinctive foliage and versatility in landscape design. Native to New Zealand, this cultivar features small, elliptical leaves with a striking blue-gray hue and a unique textured, wrinkled surface that adds ornamental interest year-round. Typically growing to a moderate height, ‘Wrinkled Blue Kohuhu’ is valued for its dense, compact growth habit, making it excellent for hedges, screens, or specimen planting. Its fragrant, creamy-white flowers appear in spring, attracting pollinators and adding seasonal appeal. The shrub tolerates a range of soil types and thrives in full sun to partial shade, showing drought resistance once established and moderate cold hardiness. Its combination of attractive foliage, ease of care, and adaptability has made Pittosporum tenuifolium cultivars popular in contemporary garden settings, especially in coastal and temperate regions.