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small pittosporum varieties

Small pittosporum varieties are perfect for New Zealand gardens where space is at a premium but high-impact foliage is still desired. These compact, tidy shrubs offer structure, texture, and often year-round colour, plus they're renowned for their easy-care nature. Whether you're looking for formal hedging, attractive borders, or standalone features, there’s a small pittosporum ready to fit your landscape vision.

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 'Little Kiwi' shrubs with light green foliage.

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.

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 Small Pittosporum Varieties?

Choosing small pittosporum varieties for your garden brings a host of benefits. Their modest size ensures they won't outgrow tight spaces, making them ideal for courtyard gardens, patios, and even container planting. Dwarf pittosporums are also excellent for structured borders and neat, low hedges. Their dense, evergreen foliage provides a lush look all year, with many varieties boasting intriguing textures or unusual forms.

Top Choices: Outstanding Small Pittosporum Varieties

Pittosporum 'Little Anita' (Dwarf Pittosporum)

Pittosporum 'Little Anita' (Dwarf Pittosporum) is highly popular for good reason: this compact shrub forms a perfect mound of densely packed, olive-green foliage. It typically grows to just a metre, making it effortless to maintain and shape. Its tidy form suits modern gardens, mixed borders, and low-maintenance planting schemes.

Pittosporum Little Squirt (Dwarf Pittosporum)

Another favourite, Pittosporum Little Squirt (Dwarf Pittosporum), lives up to its name by staying petite. Its rounded habit and fine, green leaves make it ideal for small gardens or as a highlight in pots. Its resilience and adaptability ensure it thrives in varied conditions, adding year-round appeal without overwhelming the space.

Pittosporum Pom Pom

If you're after something sculptural, Pittosporum Pom Pom is a standout among small pittosporum varieties. Carefully clipped into neat ‘pom pom’ shapes, these plants add a formal touch and visual interest to garden beds or container displays. Their compact size ensures they flourish where larger shrubs cannot.

Pittosporum Little Sprite (Dwarf Pittosporum)

Pittosporum Little Sprite (Dwarf Pittosporum) features fine, lush foliage in a versatile compact form. It stays delightfully small and rounded, making it perfect for patio pots, pathways, or low hedging. ‘Little Sprite’ is also appreciated for its tolerance to a range of sites across New Zealand.

Pittosporum Little Burger (Dwarf Pittosporum)

For gardeners who love unique foliage, Pittosporum Little Burger (Dwarf Pittosporum) offers shiny, rounded leaves on a dense, easy-going shrub. ‘Little Burger’ remains manageable with minimal pruning and delivers reliable greenery in borders or as a neat specimen in smaller spaces.

Planting and Care for Small Pittosporum Varieties

All small pittosporum varieties are known for their hardy, low-maintenance nature. Plant your pittosporum in a sunny to partly shaded spot with well-draining soil. Water regularly during establishment but, once mature, these shrubs cope well with dry conditions. They benefit from light trimming to retain shape and density—making them a smart choice for busy gardeners.

By choosing small pittosporum varieties, you can create structured, evergreen beauty while easily keeping your planting under control. Explore our full range of dwarf pittosporums to find the perfect match for your garden.


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