Pittosporum tobira – Japanese Pittosporum
Pittosporum tobira – Japanese Pittosporum
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Pittosporum tobira, commonly known as Japanese Pittosporum, is a versatile evergreen shrub valued for its attractive foliage, dense growth and adaptability. It is an excellent choice for creating hedges, borders and screens, while its naturally neat appearance also makes it suitable as a feature plant or for growing in containers.
The glossy green leaves provide year-round structure and contrast beautifully with other garden textures. Japanese Pittosporum is highly adaptable and can tolerate a broad range of growing conditions, making it a reliable choice for a variety of landscape settings.

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Mature height
Approximately 2 to 4m
Mature width
Approximately 1.5 to 3m
Spacing
1 to 1.5m apart for hedging
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Glossy dark green foliage with fragrant white flowers
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring to early summer
Sun tolerance
Full sun to part shade
Maintenance
Low maintenance; prune as required to maintain shape and density
Root System
Fibrous root system