Pittosporum Globe

Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Globe’

Overview

Pittosporum ‘Globe’ is a naturally compact, perfectly rounded form of Pittosporum tenuifolium, prized for its tight, small-leaved foliage and tidy, ball-shaped habit. Evergreen, resilient, and exceptionally easy-care, it makes an excellent low hedge, feature shrub, or structural element in modern and native-style gardens.

Key Features

Foliage:
Small, fresh green leaves held densely along fine stems, creating a smooth, uniform globe shape. Evergreen year-round.

Flowers / Fruit:
Small, dark purple, sweetly scented flowers in late spring (typical of P. tenuifolium), followed by decorative seed capsules.

Form & Habit:
Naturally forms a rounded ball without heavy clipping. Very tight, compact, and symmetrical.

Growth Rate:
Moderate.

Cultural & Ecological Value:
Attractive to insects; excellent for establishing structure in both native and ornamental landscapes.

Mature Size

Ideal Growing Conditions

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 NZ 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’