dwarf specimen trees
Dwarf specimen trees are a perfect solution for New Zealand gardens where space is at a premium, or where you want to create striking focal points without the commitment of a large tree. These small yet impactful trees bring structure, year-round interest, and sculptural beauty to contemporary urban gardens, compact courtyards, and classic landscapes alike. Whether you're seeking lush evergreen foliage, graceful palm silhouettes, or coniferous charm, there's a dwarf specimen tree for every style and need.
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.
From $40.43
Pittosporum Small Ball (Dwarf Pittosporum)
Pittosporum Small Ball is a dwarf variety grown for its glossy, olive-green leaves which are held densely. This evergreen grows with a ball shape to about 1 m tall and the same wide. This hardy plant is ideal for including in a mixed planting, growing in a container, including in rock gardens, or using in border plantings. Pittosporum Small Ball also looks great when planted around water features such as ponds or swimming pools.
From $107.05
