Pittosporum 'Tom Thumb' is a compact evergreen New Zealand native shrub with dense, rounded growth and deep purple foliage, typically reaching about 70 cm tall and wide, making it ideal for low hedging, borders, and containers, and it thrives in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil while being hardy and tolerant of wind, coastal conditions, and light frost.
Pittosporum 'Tom Thumb'
$20.00Price
Botanical Name Pittosporum 'Tom Thumb Common Name 'Tom Thumb Family Pittosporaceae Type Evergreen shrub Origin New Zealand Mature Height 1m Mature Spread 1m Sun Requirements Full sun, partial shade Soil Prefers light, well-drained soils; avoid consistently damp or waterlogged conditions Flowering Spring — soft greenish-yellow to creamy white, honey-scented flowers Wind Tolerance Excellent — tolerates wind and salt spray; suitable for coastal sites Frost Tolerance Hardy Drought Tolerance Good — tolerates drought once established Growth Rate Relatively fast Maintenance Very low — tolerates heavy clipping Conservation Status Not Threatened
