pittosporum tom thumb ball
If you're seeking an elegant, low-maintenance shrub that brings year-round interest to your New Zealand garden, the Pittosporum Tom Thumb Ball is a standout choice. This compact, evergreen Pittosporum variety is highly prized for its dense, rounded shape and dramatic foliage colour, making it the perfect candidate for creating tidy borders, structured hedges, or eye-catching feature plants. Whether clipped into a perfect ball or left to maintain its naturally neat form, Pittosporum Tom Thumb Ball offers versatility that fits well into modern landscapes, classic cottage gardens, and coastal plantings alike.
Pittosporum Tom Thumb (Dwarf Pittosporum)
Dwarf Pittosporum
Pittosporum 'Tom Thumb' is a compact, evergreen shrub native to New Zealand, renowned for its dense, rounded form and striking purple foliage. Growing to approximately 70 cm in height and width, it's an excellent choice for low hedging, borders, or container planting. This hardy plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates coastal conditions, wind, and light frost, making it versatile for various garden settings.
- Suited to regions:
All regions - Plant type:
Shrubs - Height:
70 cm - Spread:
70 cm - Flowering time:
Spring - Tolerances:
Coastal, Hardy - Garden uses:
Borders, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Pool areas, Specimen, Topiary - Garden styles:
Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Rock
