Pittosporum Gobstopper
Pittosporum ‘Gobstopper’
Common Names: Gobstopper Pittosporum
Family: Pittosporaceae
Origin: New Zealand cultivar
Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub
Overview
Pittosporum ‘Gobstopper’ is a compact, evergreen shrub with a naturally rounded growth habit and attractive, glossy foliage. Its dense, bushy form makes it an excellent choice for low hedging, borders, mass planting and contemporary landscaping. Easy to maintain and responsive to trimming, it provides year-round structure and interest in a wide range of garden settings.
Key Features
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Compact, naturally rounded growth habit.
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Attractive, glossy evergreen foliage.
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Dense branching provides excellent coverage.
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Ideal for low hedging, borders and mass planting.
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Responds well to pruning and shaping.
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Low-maintenance landscaping shrub.
Mature Size
| Attribute | Size |
|---|---|
| Height | 0.6–0.8 m |
| Width | 0.6–0.8 m |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Habit | Compact, rounded and bushy |
Ideal Growing Conditions
| Condition | Preference |
|---|---|
| Sunlight | Full sun to partial shade |
| Soil | Well-drained soil |
| Moisture | Moderate; drought tolerant once established |
| Frost | Tolerates light frosts |
| Wind | Tolerates moderate wind |
| Coastal | Suitable for sheltered coastal gardens |
Landscaping & Garden Uses
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Low Hedging: Creates attractive, compact hedges with minimal trimming.
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Borders: Provides year-round structure and definition.
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Mass Planting: Effective in groups for a uniform, low-maintenance landscape.
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Feature Planting: Naturally rounded form makes an attractive individual specimen.
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Contemporary Gardens: Complements modern landscaping with its tidy growth habit.
Care & Maintenance
Plant in well-drained soil and water regularly during establishment. Apply mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Once established, plants require relatively little attention. Trim lightly as needed to maintain a compact, dense shape.
Additional Tips
For low hedging, space plants approximately 40–60 cm apart, depending on the desired density. Light, regular trimming will encourage bushier growth.
Fun Fact / Botanical Insight
Pittosporums are widely valued in New Zealand landscaping for their evergreen foliage and versatility. Compact cultivars such as ‘Gobstopper’ provide the structure and screening qualities of larger pittosporums in a much smaller space.
Why Choose Pittosporum ‘Gobstopper’?
An excellent choice for gardeners wanting an attractive, compact evergreen shrub that combines tidy growth, year-round foliage and easy maintenance. Particularly useful for low hedging, structured planting and modern garden designs.
Pot Size
These are our standard size in 7 cm square pots.
Pot Size:
Standard Pot = 7cm Square
Large Pot = 9cm Square
Extra Large Pot = 1.5L Round
Use this guide to see how many plants of your selected pot size fit into a carton.
Standard Pot (7cm) = 50 plants per Carton
Large Pot (9cm) = 25 plants per Carton
Extra Large Pot (1.5l) = 10 plants per Carton
Urban- $19.90 per Carton Rural- $25.85 per Carton
Product Size:
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