Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Pinnacle’ — Narrow Architectural Hedge
Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Pinnacle’ is a slim, upright evergreen shrub selected for creating tall privacy screens without taking up valuable garden space. It develops a tight vertical form with dense mid-green foliage on dark stems, giving a clean architectural look suited to modern landscapes. Naturally neat and uniform, it needs far less shaping than traditional hedging plants to maintain a straight line.
Key features
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Naturally narrow column growth
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Dense year-round evergreen coverage
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Smooth mid-green foliage
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Minimal pruning required
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Tidy formal appearance
Landscape uses
Ideal for compact gardens and contemporary planting:
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Boundary screening
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Tall narrow hedges
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Side pathways and driveways
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Pool and utility screening
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Courtyard planting
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Structural background planting
Size & growth
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Height: 3–5 m
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Width: 1–1.5 m
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Growth rate: Moderate to fast
Forms a vertical green wall while preserving usable space in the garden.
Growing conditions
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Full sun to part shade
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Most well-drained soils
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Wind tolerant once established
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Trim occasionally to maintain a crisp form
Why choose ‘Pinnacle’
For a classic clean hedge shape in a tight footprint, Pinnacle provides reliable height and density with minimal upkeep — a dependable choice for modern suburban boundaries.
