Pittosporum patulum Summer Dry Collection by plantsman Mike Remmick

Collection by plantsman Mike Remmick in a rich area on the border of Chile and Argentina

dying back in winter's frost to return in spring -- occasionally staying evergreen in a mild winter

orange berries ripen in autumn and are very decorative in the garden or tucked creatively into floral arrangements

'Red Gem' (to 2ft tall and wide) but with deeper burgundy tones in winter and throughout summer in exposed locations

reddish seedheads that persist into the fall

Pittosporum patulum Summer Dry Collection by plantsman Mike RemmickA most unusual member of the genus from New Zealand southern South Island, endemic to only a couple of spots along the Bellcloutha River. Growth is narrow and upright to 8 15' with black, spidery leaves in youth, enlarging only somewhat in adulthood, with more rounded bright green leaves and a multitude of deep maroon flowers said to be the most fragrant of the genus, reminiscent of carnations. This should make a fine new addition to the garden,