Add evergreen colour and structure to your garden with Pittosporum hedging plants. Choose compact varieties for lower hedges and clipped shapes or larger-growing Pittosporum for boundaries and screening. Buy directly from our established family-run nursery, supplying retail, trade and commercial customers across the UK.
Yes, Pittosporum varieties commonly used for hedging are evergreen and retain foliage throughout the year.
The density and colour of the hedge will vary according to the cultivar, position, weather and maintenance.
No. Pittosporum generally performs best in milder or sheltered parts of the UK.
Hardiness varies by cultivar, and plants in cold, exposed positions may suffer winter damage. Check the individual product information and consider local conditions before ordering.
The eventual height varies considerably between cultivars.
Compact varieties may be suitable for hedges around one metre or lower, while more vigorous varieties can be maintained as medium or taller boundaries. Check the expected height and spread of the specific plant.
Growth rate depends on the variety, weather, soil and planting position.
Some compact cultivars grow relatively slowly, while larger varieties can establish more quickly. Correct watering and weed control are especially important during the first growing seasons.
Compact Pittosporum varieties can provide a useful alternative appearance for low hedges and simple clipped shapes.
They are not identical to Box and may have different hardiness, soil and maintenance requirements. Choose the variety according to the planting site rather than treating every Pittosporum as a direct replacement.
Yes, selected compact varieties can be clipped into globes and other simple shapes.
For formal topiary, choose a naturally dense cultivar and trim it lightly and regularly rather than allowing long growth before cutting it back.
Compact Pittosporum plants can be grown in sufficiently large, free-draining containers.
Plants in pots require more frequent watering and feeding than those planted in the ground. Choose a suitable container compost rather than using Hedge Planting Compost alone.
Yes. We supply Pittosporum hedging plants to retail, trade and commercial customers, including landscapers and contractors.
Contact our nursery team with the hedge length, required height, preferred varieties and delivery location for help planning a larger order.
