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Pittosporum screen plants are a top choice for New Zealand gardeners seeking attractive, fast-growing solutions for privacy, wind protection, and garden structure. With their dense foliage, versatile shapes, and hardy nature, pittosporums make creating a living screen easy, whether you want to separate spaces, shield yourself from neighbours, or frame your garden with lush greenery. Explore the benefits of a pittosporum screen, discover the best varieties, and get expert tips for planting and care to ensure your garden thrives.

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. This cultivar typically grows to around 4–5 metres tall and 2–3 metres wide, making it an ideal choice for hedging, screening, or as a narrow specimen tree in smaller spaces. The crinkled, silvery-blue leaves provide year-round visual interest and contrast beautifully with green plantings in both modern and native garden designs.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 4.00 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen, Topiary
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, 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. Its resilience to varying soil types and weather conditions makes it an excellent choice for both residential and commercial landscaping projects, offering reliable year-round colour and structure.

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
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 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 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 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 'Silver Sheen' bushy plants in pots.

Pittosporum 'Silver Sheen'

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 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 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 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 '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 '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 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 '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 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 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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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...

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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 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 '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'

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Why Choose Pittosporum for Screening?

A pittosporum screen offers the perfect blend of form and function. These evergreen plants provide year-round coverage, with glossy leaves that create an elegant backdrop while muffling noise and blocking unwanted views. Pittosporums adapt well to New Zealand’s diverse climates, tolerate coastal conditions, and recover quickly from trimming. Their upright growth habits and variety of leaf colours—ranging from deep greens to silvery blues—mean you can find a pittosporum screen to suit any style, from modern to cottage gardens.

Popular Pittosporum Screening Varieties

Choosing the right pittosporum for your screen depends on your site conditions and aesthetic preferences. Here are some of our favourite options for hedging and privacy:

Tips for Planting and Maintaining Your Pittosporum Screen

For a successful pittosporum screen, space your plants 1 to 1.5 metres apart, depending on your desired density. Choose a sunny to partly shaded position—pittosporums are adaptable but thrive in light, free-draining soils. Mulch after planting to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Water regularly while establishing and prune lightly each year to promote bushiness and maintain a tidy form.

Pittosporums respond well to trimming, so don’t be afraid to shape your hedge or screen as it grows. Fertilise annually with a general garden fertiliser to encourage lush growth.

Transform Your Garden with a Pittosporum Screen

Whether you need privacy from neighbours, want to shield your outdoor living area from prevailing winds, or simply love the look of dense, glossy foliage, a pittosporum screen is a beautiful and practical solution. Explore our selection of proven pittosporum screening varieties—including Pittosporum Wonder Screen, Pittosporum Screen Between, Pittosporum Screenmaster, Pittosporum 'Wrinkled Blue', and Pittosporum 'Mountain Green'—to find the perfect fit for your landscape. Start planning your pittosporum screen today and enjoy a more private, wind-protected, and beautiful garden year-round.


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