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Looking for a trusted pittosporum nursery? Discover a diverse selection of top-quality Pittosporum varieties right here in New Zealand. At our nursery, you’ll find an outstanding range of Pittosporums perfect for hedging, screening, or adding year-round interest to your garden. Pittosporum plants are incredibly popular with New Zealand gardeners thanks to their lush, evergreen foliage, resilient nature, and adaptability to coastal and urban conditions. Whether you’re after compact, decorative shrubs for foundation planting, or establishing a fast-growing privacy screen, our pittosporum nursery is your reliable local source.

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 'Silver Sheen' bushy plants in pots.

Pittosporum 'Silver Sheen'

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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, screening, or adding texture to modern landscapes, it thrives in full sun to part shade and well-drained soil. This hardy plant tolerates wind, dry conditions, and coastal environments, making it a versatile choice for New Zealand gardens. Regular trimming encourages dense growth, while its shimmering leaves create a striking contrast against darker plants.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 3.00 m
Spread: 1.50 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
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...

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Pittosporum ralphii olive-green foliage.

Pittosporum ralphii (Ralphs Karo)

Pittosporum ralphii is a hardy, evergreen native shrub or small tree ideal for hedging, screening, and native planting projects across New Zealand...

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Pittosporum Irish Luck (Black Matipo)

Caring for Sophora 'Goldies Mantle' is simple and low maintenance. Pruning after flowering will help maintain its shape and encourage fresh growth...

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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...

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Pittosporum 'Wrinkled Blue' speciment tree.

Pittosporum 'Wrinkled Blue'

Pittosporum ‘Wrinkled Blue’ is an attractive, upright evergreen tree known for its distinctive blue-grey foliage and dense, columnar growth habit...

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Pittosporum 'Oliver Twist' small, green foliage.

Pittosporum 'Oliver Twist'

Pittosporum 'Oliver Twist' is a NZ native shrub with small, olive-green leaves held densely on narrow, black stems. This evergreen typically grows to...

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Pittosporum tobira green foliage and elegant white flowers.

Pittosporum tobira (Australian Laurel)

Pittosporum tobira, commonly known as Japanese Pittosporum or mock orange, is a versatile, evergreen shrub prized for its glossy, green foliage and...

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Pittosporum Frankies Folly

Pittosporum 'Frankies Folly' is a compact evergreen shrub admired for its naturally rounded form and dense foliage. This hardy New Zealand native...

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Pittosporum Millfield Magic

Pittosporum Millfield Magic is a compact NZ native shrub that produces fresh-green foliage with silver overtones. This evergreen typically grows to 3...

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Pittosporum eugenioides tree with lush, dark green foliage and cream-coloured flowers.

Pittosporum eugenioides (Tarata)

Pittosporum eugenioides, commonly known as Tarata or Lemonwood, is a fast-growing native New Zealand tree valued for its glossy green leaves and...

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Pittosporum Jade

Pittosporum Jade is a NZ native shrub that features slender, dark-coloured stems which bear small, jade-green leaves which are held densely. This...

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Pittosporum 'Stephens Island' green foliage.

Pittosporum 'Stephens Island' (Dwarf Karo)

Pittosporum ‘Stephens Island’ is a compact, evergreen shrub known for its dense, upright growth and attractive grey-green foliage. A hardy New...

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Pittosporum tenuifolium (Kohuhu) lush green foliage.

Pittosporum tenuifolium

Pittosporum tenuifolium, commonly known as Kohuhu or Black Matipo, is a fast-growing, evergreen native tree ideal for hedging, screening, and shelter...

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Pittosporum Silver Pillar

Pittosporum Silver Pillar is a NZ native that features small leaves that are variegated mid-green with a cream margin and held on dark stems. It...

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Pittosporum tenuifolium Variegata

Pittosporum tenuifolium Variegata features dark green leaves that are edged with cream and held densely on dark stems. This is a very tidy NZ native...

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Pittosporum eugenioides variegatum lush foliage.

Pittosporum eugenioides 'variegatum' (Variegated Tarata)

Pittosporum eugenioides Variegatum, commonly known as Variegated Tarata, features slender, dark coloured stems which bear dark green leaves with a...

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Pittosporum crassifolium (Karo) olive-green foliage and red flowers.

Pittosporum crassifolium (Karo)

Pittosporum crassifolium, commonly known as Karo, is a hardy, evergreen shrub or small tree native to New Zealand. It features dense, grey-green...

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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...

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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...

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Pittosporum 'Midget' (Dwarf Pittosporum)

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Why Choose a Pittosporum Nursery?

Specialising in Pittosporum, we understand what makes these hardy shrubs thrive in New Zealand’s unique climate. Our nursery-grown Pittosporums are carefully propagated and acclimatised for local gardens, ensuring you receive healthy, robust plants every time. When you visit our pittosporum nursery, you gain access to expert advice and a wide variety suited for different landscaping needs—from tidy, compact forms to taller, elegant screens.

Explore Our Pittosporum Range

At our pittosporum nursery, we offer an extensive selection with something for every style and space. These easy-care shrubs are renowned for their vibrant foliage colours, intricate variegation, and graceful growth habits.

If you’re seeking a tidy, low-maintenance hedge, consider the Pittosporum Little Burger (Dwarf Pittosporum) for its naturally compact, rounded shape—perfect for modern borders and pathways. For a classic silver-toned screen, Pittosporum 'Silver Sheen' stands out as a top choice, prized for its shimmering, airy habit.

Looking for a touch of contrast in mixed plantings? Pittosporum 'Marjorie Channon' (Kohuhu) features striking pale-edged leaves, making it a favourite for both hedging and stand-alone specimens. Compact gardens and containers are easily brightened with Pittosporum 'Little Anita' (Dwarf Pittosporum) or Pittosporum 'Midget' (Dwarf Pittosporum), which keep their shape with minimal pruning.

Pittosporum Nursery Expertise and Support

Choosing the right pittosporum from a specialist nursery means you can confidently plan your garden knowing you’re getting advice tailored to your needs. Our experienced team can help you decide which Pittosporum variety will thrive in your specific location, whether you’re battling coastal winds or need a fast-establishing privacy screen.

Planting and Care Tips from Your Pittosporum Nursery

When you buy from our pittosporum nursery, we’ll share expert planting, spacing, and care tips to ensure your new hedge or specimen shrub flourishes. Pittosporums love free-draining soil, can tolerate light frosts, and respond well to regular, moderate pruning. Water them well during establishment and mulch annually for long-term performance.

Visit Our Pittosporum Nursery Today

Find your ideal Pittosporum with us for reliable, vigorous plants and friendly, knowledgeable service. Whether you’re a landscape designer, home gardener, or developing a new property, our pittosporum nursery has the experience and range to help your vision come to life. Explore our featured varieties like Pittosporum Little Burger (Dwarf Pittosporum), Pittosporum 'Silver Sheen', Pittosporum 'Marjorie Channon' (Kohuhu), Pittosporum 'Little Anita' (Dwarf Pittosporum), and Pittosporum 'Midget' (Dwarf Pittosporum) and discover the difference a specialist nursery can make in your garden.


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Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.

Everyone knows classic varieties like Ficus Black Knight and Rose 'Flower Carpet White', but you might just fall in love with Pittosporum ralphii (Ralphs Karo), Lagerstroemia 'Crimson Red', and Mint Plant.
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