Description

Compact, evergreen, and effortlessly stylish, Pittosporum tobira ‘Nanum’ is a top choice for South London gardens. With its glossy, deep green foliage and naturally rounded habit, this dwarf variety of the Japanese Mock Orange makes an excellent choice for urban courtyards, front gardens, and even balcony planters. Perfect for softening edges, creating low hedges, or adding year-round structure to mixed planting schemes. Works beautifully alongside lavender, box, and ornamental grasses.

Plants supplied in a grower’s pot.

Key Features & Care:

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  Mature Height: 50-100cm (compact and naturally rounded)


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  Mature Spread: 1-1.5m


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  Flower Colour: Creamy white (fragrant)


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  Flowering Period: Late spring to early summer


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  Foliage: Evergreen


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  Fragrant: Yes – sweetly scented flowers in late spring


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  Growth Rate: Slow to moderate


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  Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens, tolerates urban pollution and coastal conditions


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  Position: Full sun to partial shade


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  Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained


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  Soil pH: Acid, neutral, alkaline


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  Soil Type: Clay, loam, sand


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  Wildlife Friendly: Attracts pollinators and provides shelter for small birds

Perfect For:

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  Urban and courtyard gardens


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  Evergreen structure in small spaces


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  Low-maintenance containers and planters


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  Front gardens and borders

How to Grow:

For best results, plant in well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded spot. Trim lightly after flowering to maintain its neat, compact shape. Ideal for South London’s mixed planting schemes, adding effortless greenery all year round.

Please note:

Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.