How Our Plant Heights Are Measured
All heights listed refer to planted height and do not include the pot or rootball

Product Details
🌿 Pittosporum tobira
Glossy evergreen elegance with a gentle fragrance.
The Pittosporum tobira, also known as the Japanese Mock Orange, is a compact, evergreen shrub loved for its glossy green foliage and clusters of creamy-white, sweetly scented flowers in late spring and early summer. With its dense, rounded growth habit and year-round appeal, this versatile shrub adds structure, colour, and fragrance to any garden design.
✨ Features & Benefits
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Evergreen beauty: Shiny, leathery leaves stay lush and green all year round.
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Fragrant flowers: Creamy-white blooms with a soft, citrus-like scent.
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Dense growth: Naturally compact habit perfect for borders or containers.
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Low maintenance: Hardy, drought tolerant, and easy to care for.
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Versatile use: Ideal for hedges, foundation planting, or as a standalone specimen.
🌱 Care Instructions
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Light: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
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Water: Keep evenly moist while establishing; drought tolerant once mature.
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Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil is ideal.
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Pruning: Lightly trim after flowering to maintain shape and encourage dense growth.
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Hardiness: Suitable for mild climates; protect from severe frost and cold winds.
🌿 Why You’ll Love It
The Pittosporum tobira offers an unbeatable combination of glossy evergreen foliage, delightful spring fragrance, and easy-care nature. Whether used as a low hedge, a structural shrub, or a feature in pots, it adds year-round texture and elegance to both classic and contemporary gardens.
Planting Tips
💧 Watering – Essential for Success
Consistent watering is vital from day one. Ambient rainfall is rarely sufficient, especially in the first season after planting. Water deeply and regularly to help roots establish — this is the main condition of our plant guarantee. Plants that are allowed to dry out may fail to establish and will not be covered under warranty.
Rootballed Plants
Handle rootballed plants with care and do not remove the hessian sacking, netting, or metal wire around the rootball. These materials are designed to hold the root system together during planting and will naturally break down in the soil. Simply place the rootball in the prepared planting hole, making sure it sits at the same depth it was previously growing. Backfill with soil, firm in gently, and water thoroughly.
Potted Plants
Remove the plant carefully from its pot and lightly tease out any circling roots before planting. Place it in a hole slightly larger than the pot, ensuring the top of the rootball is level with the surrounding soil. Backfill, firm in gently, and water generously.
Trees & Tall Plants
When planting trees or taller plants, always provide a strong stake or support for at least the first growing season. This helps the roots establish firmly and prevents wind damage. Position the stake on the windward side and secure the stem loosely with a soft tie, allowing for slight movement.
Need more help?
Have you got any questions? Feel free to contact us.
Email: info@hedgingsupplies.co.uk
Phone: 01509 270 943


