Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Limelight’ — Bright Evergreen Feature & Hedge
Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Limelight’ is a vibrant evergreen shrub prized for its luminous lime-green foliage that instantly brightens garden spaces. The small, softly textured leaves sit densely along dark stems, giving the plant a fine, elegant appearance while still forming an effective screen. Its naturally tidy growth means it keeps a neat shape with minimal pruning, making it popular in contemporary landscapes.
Key features
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Striking lime-green year-round colour
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Naturally compact and rounded growth habit
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Soft, fine foliage texture
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Low maintenance and easy to shape
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Lightly fragrant small spring flowers (often hidden within foliage)
Landscape uses
A versatile plant suited to both formal and relaxed designs:
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Bright privacy hedging
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Informal screening
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Feature shrub in courtyards
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Contrast planting against darker foliage
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Coastal and urban gardens
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Large pots and planter boxes
Size & growth
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Height: 2–4 m
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Width: 1.5–2.5 m
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Growth rate: Moderate to fast
Clips well into formal hedges or can be left natural for a softer layered look.
Growing conditions
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Full sun to part shade
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Well-drained soil preferred
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Tolerates wind and light coastal exposure
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Water to establish, then relatively drought tolerant
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Occasional pruning keeps dense form
Why choose ‘Limelight’
For gardeners wanting colour without flowers, Limelight provides year-round brightness and structure. It offers the screening ability of traditional hedges but with a lighter, fresher look that suits modern Australian gardens.
