Common name: Pittosporum

Description: Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Pom Pom' is a highly architectural topiary specimen trained into a classic double or triple pom-pom form, with tiers of dense, clipped, pale green wavy-edged foliage on bare stems. The combination of organic plant life and sculptural form makes it an elegant and impressive focal point for formal gardens, entrances, and patio containers. The evergreen foliage with its distinctive undulating edges provides year-round interest, and in late spring small, honey-scented dark flowers appear within the foliage.

Other benefits: architectural topiary statement, fragrant spring flowers, year-round evergreen structure

Wildlife attraction: bees attracted to the fragrant flowers

Height & spread (approx.) at maturity: variable (as trained); typically 1.5m–2m tall

Position: full sun to partial shade; sheltered from cold winds

Soil pH: neutral to slightly alkaline

Moisture: well-drained; water regularly in containers

Winter hardiness: cold hardy to -10°C