Silver Sheen Kohuhu | Evergreen Hedge & Privacy Screen

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Silver Sheen Kohuhu

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen'

Silvery-green foliage and dark stems create an elegant evergreen hedge or privacy screen.

$60.90

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Description

Silver Sheen Kohuhu is a tall, evergreen shrub admired for its airy silhouette and fine-textured, silvery-green foliage. Its small, glossy, oval leaves grow along distinctive dark brown to nearly black stems, creating an elegant contrast and a light, shimmering effect in the landscape. This versatile shrub responds well to pruning and shearing, making it an excellent choice for formal hedges, privacy screens, and structured garden designs. It also works beautifully as a tall backdrop in mixed borders.

Quick Facts

Foliage & Flowers: Small, glossy, silvery-green leaves on dark stems
Mature Height: 15–20 ft.
Mature Spread: 6–8 ft.
Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 8–11
Light Requirement: Full Sun to Filtered Sun
Core Benefits: Evergreen, fine-textured foliage, responds well to shearing
Best Uses: Formal hedges, privacy screens, tall borders, specimen planting

Faqs

Q: Can Silver Sheen Kohuhu be used as a hedge?
A: Yes. It responds well to pruning and shearing, making it suitable for formal hedges and privacy screens.

Q: What makes Silver Sheen Kohuhu visually distinctive?
A: Its glossy, silvery-green leaves contrast beautifully with its dark brown to nearly black stems.

Q: How much sunlight does Silver Sheen Kohuhu need?
A: It grows well in full sun to filtered sun and prefers well-drained soil with regular watering during establishment.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

Local delivery across the Bay Area — and beyond.

San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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