A compact, evergreen shrub with thick, glossy leaves and a naturally rounded habit. It’s brilliant for low structure in mild gardens, pots, or sheltered courtyards, staying neat and dense. In warm, sheltered spots it can produce small creamy white flowers with a sweet scent.

Quick Facts
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well drained soil
• Flowering time: Late spring to early summer (best in sheltered sites)
• Height and spread: Around 60–100cm tall and wide
• Hardiness: Best in mild or sheltered UK gardens, protect from hard frost
• Wildlife: Provides shelter for garden wildlife

This shrub is evergreen, it keeps its leaves year round. Depending on the time of year you order, the plant may arrive looking different to our photos. Please plant as normal.

Toxicity Warning

Pittosporum tobira 'Nanum' 9cm

Our plants can be planted all year round providing the ground isn't frozen or waterlogged at time of planting, for more info click here

A compact, evergreen shrub with thick, glossy leaves and a naturally rounded habit. It’s brilliant for low structure in mild gardens, pots, or sheltered courtyards, staying neat and dense. In warm, sheltered spots it can produce small creamy white flowers with a sweet scent.

Quick Facts
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well drained soil
• Flowering time: Late spring to early summer (best in sheltered sites)
• Height and spread: Around 60–100cm tall and wide
• Hardiness: Best in mild or sheltered UK gardens, protect from hard frost
• Wildlife: Provides shelter for garden wildlife

This shrub is evergreen, it keeps its leaves year round. Depending on the time of year you order, the plant may arrive looking different to our photos. Please plant as normal.

Toxicity Warning

Common Questions

• Is this suitable for a low hedge?
Yes, it forms a dense, tidy low hedge in sheltered positions.

• Will it survive winter outside?
In mild areas yes, but protect from severe frost and cold winds.

• Does it need much pruning?
Very little, just shape lightly after the main growth flush.

Planting Ideas

Lovely with Hebe, Photinia and Cordyline for an evergreen, architectural look.

More Information

Plant in well drained soil in sun or partial shade.
Shelter from cold drying winds, especially in exposed gardens.
Trim lightly after the main growth flush to maintain shape.

This plant is considered toxic if ingested by humans or pets. If a toxicity warning is not shown on a plant listing, this does not automatically mean the plant is safe. Always take care when planting where children or animals may chew foliage.


This plant is considered toxic if ingested by humans or pets. If a toxicity warning is not shown on a plant listing, this does not automatically mean the plant is safe. Always take care when planting where children or animals may chew foliage.

This plant is considered toxic if ingested by humans or pets. If a toxicity warning is not shown on a plant listing, this does not automatically mean the plant is safe. Always take care when planting where children or animals may chew foliage.


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Quick Facts

Sunlight:

Full sun, Part shade

Soil:

Moist but well drained soil, Well drained soil, Clay soil, Sandy soil

Frequently Asked Questions

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If you select Standard Delivery you will receive your order in 2-5 Working Days from the day your order was placed.

95% of the plants we have in stock on our website can be planted 365 days a year providing the ground is not frozen or waterlogged at time of planting.

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