Pittosporum 'Little Kiwi'
Compact Evergreen Shrub
Description:
‘Little Kiwi’ is a compact, tidy form of the popular New Zealand native Pittosporum, valued for its rich, green foliage and naturally rounded shape. Its small, dense leaves and slow-growing habit make it perfect for low hedges, borders, and formal plantings.
Height:
0.8 – 1 metre
Width:
0.8 – 1 metre
Position:
Full sun to light shade
Soil:
Free-draining soil; adaptable to a range of conditions
🌿 Features:
- Compact, naturally rounded habit
- Beautiful deep bronze to purple foliage
- Evergreen year-round interest
- Wind and frost tolerant once established
- Easy to shape or clip as needed
🏡 Uses:
Ideal for low hedging, garden edging, topiary, container planting, and modern landscape designs. Great for both formal gardens and native plantings, where year-round structure and colour are needed.
🌦 Performance in Auckland:
‘Little Kiwi’ performs very well in Auckland’s climate, tolerating humidity, wind, and damp winters as long as soil drains well. Its compact growth makes it especially handy for urban gardens or tight spaces where a tidy, easy-care shrub is desired.