Pittosporum tenuifolium is a small evergreen tree endemic to New Zealand, up to 10m tall when mature. Commonly known as kōhūhū and black matipo, and by other Māori names kohukohu and tawhiwhi. Its small, very dark, reddish-purple flowers generally go unnoticed, and are scented only at night.
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen' (commonly known as Kōhūhū or Black Matipo) is a fast-growing, evergreen native New Zealand shrub cultivated for its delicate silvery-green foliage and contrasting dark brown to black stems. H 4-8m x W 2.5-4m
