Dwarf Pittosporum
Pittosporum Little Kiwi is a dwarf variety of Pittosporum with foliage that is a fresh green colour and held densely on short stems. This evergreen grows as a ball to about 60 cm tall and 70 cm wide. This dwarf Pittosporum is ideal for including in a mixed planting, growing in a container, including in rock gardens, or using in border plantings. Pittosporum Little Kiwi also looks great when planted around water features such as ponds or swimming pools.
Suited to regions: | All regions |
Plant type: | Shrubs |
Height: | 60 cm |
Spread: | 70 cm |
Flowering time: | |
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, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native |
Easy to grow? | Yes |
Maintenance requirements | Low |
Growth rate | Medium |
Also known as | Dwarf Pittosporum |
Pittosporum Little Kiwi is a popular choice in landscaping projects in NZ. It makes a beautiful low hedge and is also clipped into topiary balls. This shrub is well suited to modern and formal gardens and is widely used around pools and other outdoor living spaces. The Plant Company often recommends growing this variety in a pot to border an entrance. It is the lush and bright foliage and versatility of this plant that makes it a popular choice in landscaping.
The Pittosporum Little Kiwi hedge spacing is generally 30 cm between the plants. If you want the hedge to fill in faster, you can shorten the spacing to 25 cm. However, going wider than 40 cm will have two effects. The first is that the gap between the plants at the base will be harder to fill in and this can cause frustration. The second is that the plants will tend to grow wider rather than upward. At a closer spacing the plants compete for light, and in doing so, they push each other upwards. Therefore, The Plant Company recommends a 30 cm spacing to achieve an amazing hedge that is 50 cm tall.
The Little Kiwi Pittosporum will grow to a height of about 60 cm. In warmer climates it will reach this height much quicker than in cooler and more exposed sites. Watering and maintaining fertility levels will also influence the time this shrub takes to reach this height.
The growth rate of Pittosporum Little Kiwi depends on where it is positioned and how well it is cared for. In a warm climate with good growing conditions, it will grow to 60 cm tall and 70 cm wide in about 5 years. Where anything impedes the growth such as drought, wind exposure, cold climates it will grow at a slower rate.
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Pittosporum Little Kiwi plants grow 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.
Pruning Pittosporum Little Kiwi is generally to retain its compact and rounded shape. In many cases, it requires minimal pruning to maintain this form. If you desire a very formal, tight shape, light pruning can be done at any time. Pruning is used to increase the density of the plant and more effective on younger plants. Generally, the best time to prune this Pittosporum is in spring or summer. This allows the plant to recover and produce new growth during its active growing season. While Pittosporum Little Kiwi tolerates pruning, try to avoid heavy pruning as this can lead to dead stems and a woody appearance until it recovers.
The best time to prune Pittosporum Little Kiwi plants is in spring or summer. This allows the plant to recover and produce new growth while it is still actively growing. Minor trimming can occur at any time.
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