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

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Product Information

  • Common Name: Dwarf Mock Orange
  • Scientific Name: Pittosporum tobira 'Nanum'
  • Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
  • Size: Compact, typically grows to about 2-3 feet in height and width
  • Foliage: Glossy, dark green leaves with a dense, rounded growth habit
  • Flowers: Small, fragrant white flowers that resemble orange blossoms; blooms in spring
  • Light Requirements: Prefers full sun to partial shade
  • Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates a range of soil types
  • Watering: Moderate water needs; drought-tolerant once established
  • Uses: Ideal for low hedges, borders, ground covers, or as an ornamental plant in containers
  • Maintenance: Low maintenance; can be pruned to maintain shape and size

Delivery Options

Delivery information for UK Mainland Deliveries: 


Our price for Standard Delivery is £5.99. This price is the same regardless of how many items you purchase! If you spend £150.00 or above, Standard Delivery is free. Standard Delivery takes 2-6 Working Days. 

 

Next Working Delivery is £9.99. Please place your order by 2pm Monday – Thursday. Please note deliveries are carried out by a third party courier; therefore, we cannot guarantee our Next Day Delivery Service. During very busy periods, Next Working Day delivery may be temporarily unavailable. 

Postcode and delivery exclusions apply.

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Images are used for illustrative purposes only. Due to the maturity of the plant and the time of the year, plants may not arrive looking like our images.   

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0.5-1m x 0.5-1m
Full sun/Partial shade
Well drained, fertile
Hardy, may need some protection

Frequently Asked Questions

If you order by 2:00pm Monday - Thursday (Excluding Bank Holidays) and select 'Next Working Day Delivery' we aim to deliver your order on the Next Working Day.

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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We take the upmost care in selecting and packaging our plants to dispatch.

If you are not 100% happy with your order, please let us know. Ensure that you please return your order back to us within 28 days and we can either issue a refund or send out replacements!

Of course, please contact us on 01706 881 422 to talk to a member of our friendly team.

We do now allow collections under any circumstances, however with our Next Working Day Delivery you can receive your order the very next day* !

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