Pittosporum Globe

Frost Tolerance Hardy; tolerates cold, wind, and coastal exposure Landscaping & Garden Uses

Ideal for clipped or natural low hedges

Perfect as a feature ball in modern landscaping

Great for pots, borders, and structured planting schemes

Works well with natives, exotics, and formal designs

Provides year-round form and colour Care & Maintenance

Pruning:
Generally minimal—light trim once or twice a year if you want a perfect sphere.

Watering:
Water during establishment, then low to moderate needs.

Feeding:
Optional slow-release fertiliser in spring.

Pests & Diseases:
Generally pest-free and resilient. Additional Tips

Plant in groups for strong visual impact. Avoid wet soils—drainage is key to long-term health. Fun Fact / Botanical Insight

Compact forms like ‘Globe’ arose from selections of naturally tight-growing Pittosporum tenuifolium, prized for their structural value in landscape design. Why Choose Pittosporum ‘Globe’?

Choose this variety for effortless structure, a naturally spherical form, and tough evergreen performance—an ideal low-maintenance shrub for any garden.

Pot Size: These are our standard size in 7cm square pots.

There are a large number of similar dwarf varieties on the market, this is similar to and a great substitute for any of the following:

Pittosporum ‘Green Ball’; Pittosporum ‘Small Ball’; Pittosporum ‘Pom Pom’; Pittosporum ‘Midget’; Pittosporum ‘Little Kiwi’; Pittosporum ‘Little Burger’; Pittosporum ‘Golf Ball’; Pittosporum ‘Frankie’s Folly’; Pittosporum ‘Oropi Orb’; Pittosporum ‘Sumo’; Pittosporum ‘Mini Green’; Pittosporum ‘Tiny Tot’; Pittosporum ‘Compactum’; Pittosporum ‘Nana’; Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Compacta’ ; Pittosporum ‘Roundabout’; Pittosporum ‘Little Leaf’; Pittosporum ‘Green Mound’