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green pittosporum

Green pittosporum is a beloved evergreen shrub, widely sought-after in New Zealand gardens for its versatility, lush foliage, and easy-care nature. Whether you’re creating a statement hedge, soft screening for privacy, or looking for a feature plant for your landscape, green pittosporum offers a classic, clean look all year round. This shrub’s dense, fresh green leaves and naturally rounded habit make it an attractive and practical choice for a wide range of garden styles, from modern urban courtyards to traditional cottage borders.

Pittosporum 'Limelight' variegated foliage.

Pittosporum 'Limelight' (Kohuhu)

Pittosporum 'Limelight' is a NZ native shrub that features dark green leaves with a lime green centre, held densely on upright stems. This evergreen typically grows to 5 m tall and 2 m wide and can easily be contained with trimming.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 5.00 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Hedging, Parks, Ponds, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Modern, Native
Pittosporum 'Mountain Green' lush, green foliage.

Pittosporum 'Mountain Green'

Pittosporum 'Mountain Green' is a robust New Zealand native shrub prized for its vibrant green foliage and dense growth. Perfect for creating privacy screens, hedges, or adding lush greenery to your garden.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 2.50 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native
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Pittosporum 'Jade'

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Pittosporum ralphii olive-green foliage.
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A Pittosporum 'Midget' plant in a garden.
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Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Variegata'

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Pittosporum 'Stephens Island' green foliage.
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Pittosporum 'Silver Sheen' is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub admired for its delicate, silvery-green foliage and airy appearance. Ideal for hedging...

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Pittosporum 'Limelight' (Kohuhu)

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Why Choose Green Pittosporum for Your Garden?

Green pittosporum stands out among New Zealand’s favourite screening plants. Its vibrant green foliage creates an often-needed burst of colour through the winter months, while remaining tough and unfussy about most soil types. Gardeners love green pittosporum for its rapid growth rate and reliability. It takes well to trimming, so you can easily clip it into tidy hedges, topiary balls, or even leave it to grow naturally for a softer effect.

If you’re after a particular style or size, consider the diverse range of pittosporum cultivars available. For example, the Pittosporum 'Mountain Green' offers dense, olive-green foliage perfect for taller hedges. Prefer something more compact? The Pittosporum Green Cushion (Dwarf Pittosporum) features a low, mounding habit, ideal for smaller gardens or formal parterre edges.

Planting and Care Tips for Green Pittosporum

To get the best from green pittosporum, plant in free-draining soil in full sun or part shade. Water well during establishment, but once settled, it’s drought tolerant and copes well with coastal winds and light frosts. Pruning is best done after flowering to encourage lush new growth and maintain the desired shape. An annual application of mulch and general-purpose fertiliser will support vibrant leaf colour and steady growth. Green pittosporum is resistant to most pests and diseases, making it a low-maintenance option for busy gardeners.

Pittosporum Varieties to Suit Every Space

Whether you need a feature specimen or tailored landscaping solution, there’s a pittosporum for every space. For modern, designer gardens, try the upright form and smaller leaves of Pittosporum Mini Green for tight, vertical hedges. Those after a true dwarf type should consider Pittosporum Little Sprite (Dwarf Pittosporum), prized for its neat, compact form. Alternatively, Pittosporum Small Ball (Dwarf Pittosporum) offers a tidy, rounded habit that’s perfect for planting along paths or in containers.

Green Pittosporum: A Classic Kiwi Hedge

Few plants match the resiliency and garden performance of green pittosporum. Whether you’re shaping it as an informal hedge, adding structure to a mixed border, or creating a lush, wind-hardy screen, green pittosporum delivers year-round beauty. Explore all our pittosporum varieties and find the perfect green pittosporum for your next planting project. With proper care, this New Zealand native will reward you with decades of fresh, evergreen foliage and effortless garden style.

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