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Little Kiwi Pittosporum (Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Little Kiwi') is a sought-after dwarf variety, prized by New Zealand gardeners for its dense, compact habit and rich evergreen foliage. This low-maintenance shrub is perfect for modern landscapes, cottage gardens, and mixed borders where year-round structure and colour are essential. With its tidy mounded shape and small, lush green leaves, Pittosporum 'Little Kiwi' is an excellent choice for low hedging, edging, or mass planting to create a smart, contemporary feel with minimal upkeep.

Pittosporum 'Little Kiwi'

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Pittosporum 'Little Kiwi' is a compact New Zealand native evergreen shrub valued for its dense growth habit, attractive foliage, and naturally tidy form. This dwarf variety provides year round structure and colour while requiring very little maintenance, making it ideal for modern landscapes and smaller gardens. Its manageable size makes it perfect for low hedges, borders, containers, and feature planting. Well suited to New Zealand conditions, Pittosporum 'Little Kiwi' is a reliable and versatile shrub that delivers lasting visual appeal and practical landscaping benefits.

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  • Suited to regions:
    All regions
  • Plant type:
    Shrubs
  • Height:
    60 cm
  • Spread:
    70 cm
  • Tolerances:
    Coastal, Hardy
  • Garden uses:
    Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen, Topiary
  • Garden styles:
    Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Rock
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Why Choose Little Kiwi Pittosporum?

The compact nature of Little Kiwi Pittosporum makes it ideally suited for smaller gardens, urban spaces, and container planting. Its naturally rounded form requires little pruning, maintaining a neat appearance all year. The glossy foliage is not only attractive but also resilient, tolerating coastal wind and light frost. For landscape designers and home gardeners who value versatility, this Pittosporum pairs beautifully with other New Zealand natives and contrasting textures.

If you love the look and reliability of little kiwi pittosporum, you might also enjoy Pittosporum 'Midget' (Dwarf Pittosporum), another compact choice with slightly different character, or the silver-green hues of Pittosporum 'Wrinkled Blue' for a modern twist.

Uses in the Garden

Little Kiwi Pittosporum is incredibly versatile in the landscape. Use it as a formal border to define pathways, patios, or driveways, or mass-plant it for a living tapestry effect. Its slow growth rate and compact stature make it perfect for low hedges, edging garden beds, or as a low-maintenance filler in mixed shrub plantings.

For an eye-catching combination, try pairing it with bold foliage plants like Cordyline Cardinal or the architectural form of Yucca Banana Split (Spanish Dagger Yucca). Little kiwi pittosporum also offers a lovely contrast to the bright blooms of Camellia Kramers Beauty or the sunny presence of Brachyglottis greyi 'Sunshine'.

Growing and Care Tips

Little Kiwi Pittosporum thrives in most well-drained soils in sun or partial shade. It tolerates light frost once established and copes well with New Zealand’s coastal conditions. For best results, shelter it from harsh winds and avoid waterlogged soils. A yearly light trim in late winter will help maintain its neat shape and encourage dense growth.

If you’re considering a hedge or screen, space plants about 50 centimetres apart. Regular mulching will help retain moisture and suppress weeds, while a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring encourages vibrant new growth.

Related Pittosporum Varieties

Explore even more options for your garden with the upright Pittosporum tenuifolium, native favourite Pittosporum eugenioides (Tarata), or the vibrant chartreuse of Pittosporum 'Limelight' (Kohuhu). Each brings unique texture, tone, and structure to any planting scheme.

Bring easy care style and enduring structure to your landscape with little kiwi pittosporum—the perfect solution for small spaces and elegant, low-maintenance gardens.


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