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If you’re searching for the perfect easy-care shrub for small spaces or modern gardens, dwarf pittosporum is a top choice for New Zealand gardeners. Compact, tidy, and evergreen, these versatile shrubs offer year-round structure without overwhelming borders, paths, or patio pots. With their naturally mounded shape and attractive foliage, dwarf pittosporum varieties bring style and resilience to both formal gardens and more relaxed planting schemes. Whether you’re seeking a neat hedge, a reliable foundation planting, or an accent for mixed borders, there’s a dwarf pittosporum to suit every landscape.

A Pittosporum 'Midget' plant in a garden.

Pittosporum 'Midget' (Dwarf Pittosporum)

Pittosporum 'Midget' is a dwarf variety that features foliage made up of small, fresh green leaves. The foliage is complemented with small, purple flowers in spring. It grows with a rounded habit to about 80 cm tall and the same wide. Pittosporum 'Midget' is ideal for adding to mixed and border plantings, maintaining in a container, using to border an entrance, or for planting around outdoor living areas. It's architectural properties that make this a popular choice with landscape designers.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 80 cm
Spread: 80 cm
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Rock
Pittosporum 'Golf Ball' (Dwarf Pittosporum) shrub with lush green foliage in a garden.

Pittosporum 'Golf Ball'

Pittosporum 'Golf Ball' is a compact, evergreen shrub native to New Zealand, renowned for its dense, rounded form and vibrant green foliage. This dwarf Pittosporum grows to approximately 60 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 frost, making it versatile for a variety of garden settings.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 60 cm
Spread: 60 cm
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen, Topiary
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Rock
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Pittosporum 'Midget' (Dwarf Pittosporum)

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Why Choose Dwarf Pittosporum?

Dwarf pittosporum varieties have won the hearts of garden designers and home gardeners alike for their adaptability and low maintenance. These shrubs typically reach a height and spread of about 1 meter, making them an excellent solution for small gardens, courtyards, or under windows. Their compact form means little to no pruning is needed to maintain a clean look, and most cultivars are tolerant of coastal conditions, drought, and light frosts.

For those dealing with challenging sites, the dense foliage of dwarf pittosporum provides attractive year-round greenery as well as shelter for beneficial insects and birds. Glossy, grey-green, or silvery leaves add soft texture and colour contrast in planting schemes. And because they’re so easy to shape, dwarf pittosporums are ideal for clipped low hedges, geometric planting, or even as container centrepieces.

Popular Dwarf Pittosporum Varieties

Choosing the right dwarf pittosporum for your garden is simple with the wide selection now available. Each cultivar has its own charm and suitability for different landscape roles. Some customer favourites include:

Growing Tips for Dwarf Pittosporum

Dwarf pittosporum thrives in most well-drained soils and enjoys a sunny spot, although it will tolerate partial shade. Once established, these tough little shrubs need minimal watering and only an annual trim if you wish to maintain a tighter shape. Mulch around the base to help suppress weeds and retain moisture, especially during the first year. Feed with a slow-release, balanced fertiliser in spring for optimal growth and leaf colour.

Where to Buy Dwarf Pittosporum in New Zealand

At our nursery, we specialise in high-quality dwarf pittosporum varieties perfect for Kiwi gardens. Whether you want a single statement plant or a batch for a stylish low hedge, explore our full range online. Browse the selection including Pittosporum Hole In One (Dwarf Pittosporum), Pittosporum Small Ball (Dwarf Pittosporum), Pittosporum Glo Ball (Dwarf Pittosporum), Pittosporum Humpty Dumpty (Dwarf Pittosporum), and Pittosporum Little Burger (Dwarf Pittosporum) to find the perfect dwarf pittosporum for your landscape. Enjoy year-round structure and easy care with


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