Kānono / black matipō
Pittosporum tenuifolium
Fast Shelter • Evergreen • Hardy Native Hedge
Kōhuhu, also known as Black Matipō, is one of the best all-round native species for lifestyle blocks wanting fast shelter, tidy structure, and year-round greenery. With its small, wavy, dark green leaves and naturally upright habit, it forms a dense, attractive hedge or screen with very little effort. Highly tolerant of wind, coastal conditions, frost, and clay soils, Kōhuhu is a dependable native performer across much of Aotearoa.
This species is quick to establish, easy to shape, and perfect for boundary shelterbelts, privacy screens, driveway hedges, and mixed native plantings. It responds beautifully to trimming, forming a neat, compact hedge, or can be left in its natural form for a lighter, airy, small evergreen tree. Valued for its resilience and versatility, Kōhuhu pairs well with Akeake, Coprosma, Flax, and Kānuka.
If you want a proven, low-maintenance native for shelter and structure — especially in exposed or clay-heavy areas — Kōhuhu is one of the most reliable options available.
This species is quick to establish, easy to shape, and perfect for boundary shelterbelts, privacy screens, driveway hedges, and mixed native plantings. It responds beautifully to trimming, forming a neat, compact hedge, or can be left in its natural form for a lighter, airy, small evergreen tree. Valued for its resilience and versatility, Kōhuhu pairs well with Akeake, Coprosma, Flax, and Kānuka.
If you want a proven, low-maintenance native for shelter and structure — especially in exposed or clay-heavy areas — Kōhuhu is one of the most reliable options available.
Current Stock approx 30cm tall, in PB 1 1/2 Bags (.9L)