Pittosporum tenuifolium - Kohuhu, Black Matipo
Kohuhu, also known as Black Matipo, is an extremely adaptable and quick-growing pittosporum found throughout New Zealand, except for the west coast of the South Island. This plant features shiny light green leaves, which are often variable in size and colour, with wavy margins.
Kohuhu works well in full sun to promote a tight habit, and in warmer areas, it requires regular pruning to maintain a tidy shape. It’s best planted in dry conditions in humid climates to avoid winter leaf drop caused by damp conditions.
Growing Environment:
• Tolerances: Coastal, Frost, Drought, Salt, Wind, and Free-draining
• Endemic Distribution: Widespread throughout New Zealand
Specifications:
• Height: 9 meters
• Flowering: October – November with black, red/pink flowers
• Fruiting: January – March
Ideal Uses:
• Bird attractant
• Bee food
• Hedging
• Riparian plantings
• Shelter belts
Kohuhu is ideal for those looking to add a dense, pyramidal shrub that attracts wildlife, serves as shelter, or makes a striking contrast in garden plantings.
Approximate product size & price:
• PB3/4 (5cm – 20cm, 350ml): $6 each | 9 for $45
• PB3 (20cm – 70cm, 1.5L): $12 each | 5 for $50
• PB8 (50cm+, 3.5L): $24 each | 4 for $80
More than happy to mix and match bulk pricing with plants of the same price range.
Timeframe:
We ship Monday – Wednesday for South Island customers and Monday/Tuesday for Rural and North Island customers. Orders placed outside of these days will be fulfilled the following week.
Local pick ups and/or deliveries will be made by arrangement.
Need a custom shipping quote? If the set pricing seems a bit steep, get in touch with us at Nelson Natives, and we’ll see what we can do.
“We’ll donate $1 per plant sold to national conservation efforts, helping to protect and restore New Zealand’s natural heritage”
Kohuhu, also known as Black Matipo, is an extremely adaptable and quick-growing pittosporum found throughout New Zealand, except for the west coast of the South Island. This plant features shiny light green leaves, which are often variable in size and colour, with wavy margins.
Kohuhu works well in full sun to promote a tight habit, and in warmer areas, it requires regular pruning to maintain a tidy shape. It’s best planted in dry conditions in humid climates to avoid winter leaf drop caused by damp conditions.
Growing Environment:
• Tolerances: Coastal, Frost, Drought, Salt, Wind, and Free-draining
• Endemic Distribution: Widespread throughout New Zealand
Specifications:
• Height: 9 meters
• Flowering: October – November with black, red/pink flowers
• Fruiting: January – March
Ideal Uses:
• Bird attractant
• Bee food
• Hedging
• Riparian plantings
• Shelter belts
Kohuhu is ideal for those looking to add a dense, pyramidal shrub that attracts wildlife, serves as shelter, or makes a striking contrast in garden plantings.
Approximate product size & price:
• PB3/4 (5cm – 20cm, 350ml): $6 each | 9 for $45
• PB3 (20cm – 70cm, 1.5L): $12 each | 5 for $50
• PB8 (50cm+, 3.5L): $24 each | 4 for $80
More than happy to mix and match bulk pricing with plants of the same price range.
Timeframe:
We ship Monday – Wednesday for South Island customers and Monday/Tuesday for Rural and North Island customers. Orders placed outside of these days will be fulfilled the following week.
Local pick ups and/or deliveries will be made by arrangement.
Need a custom shipping quote? If the set pricing seems a bit steep, get in touch with us at Nelson Natives, and we’ll see what we can do.
“We’ll donate $1 per plant sold to national conservation efforts, helping to protect and restore New Zealand’s natural heritage”
Kohuhu, also known as Black Matipo, is an extremely adaptable and quick-growing pittosporum found throughout New Zealand, except for the west coast of the South Island. This plant features shiny light green leaves, which are often variable in size and colour, with wavy margins.
Kohuhu works well in full sun to promote a tight habit, and in warmer areas, it requires regular pruning to maintain a tidy shape. It’s best planted in dry conditions in humid climates to avoid winter leaf drop caused by damp conditions.
Growing Environment:
• Tolerances: Coastal, Frost, Drought, Salt, Wind, and Free-draining
• Endemic Distribution: Widespread throughout New Zealand
Specifications:
• Height: 9 meters
• Flowering: October – November with black, red/pink flowers
• Fruiting: January – March
Ideal Uses:
• Bird attractant
• Bee food
• Hedging
• Riparian plantings
• Shelter belts
Kohuhu is ideal for those looking to add a dense, pyramidal shrub that attracts wildlife, serves as shelter, or makes a striking contrast in garden plantings.
Approximate product size & price:
• PB3/4 (5cm – 20cm, 350ml): $6 each | 9 for $45
• PB3 (20cm – 70cm, 1.5L): $12 each | 5 for $50
• PB8 (50cm+, 3.5L): $24 each | 4 for $80
More than happy to mix and match bulk pricing with plants of the same price range.
Timeframe:
We ship Monday – Wednesday for South Island customers and Monday/Tuesday for Rural and North Island customers. Orders placed outside of these days will be fulfilled the following week.
Local pick ups and/or deliveries will be made by arrangement.
Need a custom shipping quote? If the set pricing seems a bit steep, get in touch with us at Nelson Natives, and we’ll see what we can do.
“We’ll donate $1 per plant sold to national conservation efforts, helping to protect and restore New Zealand’s natural heritage”