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Pittosporum 'Mountain Jade'

Pittosporum 'Mountain Jade' is an attractive evergreen shrub valued for its dense growth habit, rich green foliage, and reliable year round performance. This hardy variety provides excellent structure and colour in the landscape while remaining easy to maintain. Its naturally tidy form makes it ideal for hedging, screening, borders, and feature planting. Well suited to New Zealand conditions, Pittosporum 'Mountain Jade' is a versatile shrub that enhances both modern and traditional gardens with its enduring beauty and practical landscaping benefits.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:2.50 m
Spread:2.00 m
Flowering time:Spring
Tolerances:Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
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Sku12197

How to grow Pittosporum 'Mountain Jade' in NZ

Pittosporum 'Mountain Jade' grows best in a sunny to partially shaded position with well drained soil. It adapts readily to a wide range of soil types and performs well throughout much of New Zealand. Water regularly during establishment to encourage strong root development, then only during extended dry periods. Incorporating compost into the planting area can improve soil structure and support healthy growth. Applying mulch around the base helps retain moisture, suppress weeds, and encourage successful establishment and long term plant health.

Pittosporum 'Mountain Jade' care tips

Pittosporum 'Mountain Jade' is easy to care for and requires little maintenance once established. Water during prolonged dry spells, particularly while plants are becoming established. Trim as required to maintain a neat shape or create a formal hedge. Feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser to encourage fresh foliage growth and maintain plant vigour. Remove any damaged or dead branches as needed. Its hardy nature and dependable growth make it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking reliable year round structure.

Pittosporum 'Mountain Jade' size, spacing, and growth rate

Pittosporum 'Mountain Jade' typically grows to around 2 to 3 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide, forming a dense and upright shrub. Growth is moderate to fast, allowing plants to establish quickly and provide effective screening or shelter. Space plants approximately 75 centimetres to 1 metre apart for hedging or 1.5 to 2 metres apart when planted as individual specimens. This spacing provides adequate airflow and room for development while creating a full and attractive display.

Landscaping uses for Pittosporum 'Mountain Jade'

Pittosporum 'Mountain Jade' is ideal for hedging, screening, boundary plantings, shelter, and mixed shrub borders. The rich green foliage provides year round colour and creates an attractive backdrop for flowering plants and other garden features. It performs equally well in formal and informal landscapes and can be clipped into neat shapes or allowed to grow naturally. Whether used as a privacy screen, feature shrub, or hedge, it delivers structure, texture, and lasting visual appeal.

Why buy Pittosporum 'Mountain Jade' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company supplies premium quality Pittosporum 'Mountain Jade' plants that are carefully grown for health, vigour, and reliable garden performance. Every plant is selected to ensure strong establishment and long term success in New Zealand conditions. As NZ’s most trusted plant nursery, The Plant Company provides expert advice, premium plants, and reliable nationwide delivery. Whether you are creating a hedge, establishing a shelter planting, or adding evergreen structure to your garden, you can buy with confidence from a trusted New Zealand nursery.

What are the best growing conditions for Pittosporum Mountain Jade In NZ?

Pittosporum Mountain Jade grows best in NZ when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. We cannot emphasise enough the importance of good drainage as plants can become diseased and die if drainage is poor, they are waterlogged, or both. It will tolerate coastal environments, wind, and frost.

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