Tom Thumb Pittosporum – Pittosporum Tenuifolium | Compact Evergreen Shrub | UK Hardy
Tom Thumb Pittosporum – Pittosporum Tenuifolium | Compact Evergreen Shrub | UK Hardy
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb' – Dwarf Pittosporum
A captivating compact evergreen, Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb' is celebrated for its glossy, bronze-purple foliage that deepens in colour through autumn and winter. This slow-growing dwarf shrub brings year-round architectural interest to borders, containers, and low hedging schemes with minimal maintenance required.
Key Features
- Striking foliage: Glossy, rounded leaves in rich bronze-purple tones that intensify in cooler months
- Compact habit: Dense, rounded form reaching just 60–90cm in height and spread
- Year-round colour: Evergreen structure with seasonal colour variation for continuous interest
- Versatile use: Ideal for low hedging, border edging, containers, or formal garden accents
- Low maintenance: Requires minimal pruning and thrives with little care once established
Growing Conditions
Thrives in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Hardy in most UK regions, though benefits from shelter in colder areas. Slow-growing, typically adding 10–15cm per year, making it perfect for controlled, formal plantings.
Why Choose Stoneybrook Nursery
Our premium Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb' plants are selected for their dense, symmetrical form and vibrant foliage colour. Each specimen is grown to the highest standards and delivered with care across the UK, ready to bring contemporary elegance to your garden.
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Planting Instructions
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and to the same depth. Backfill with a mix of soil and compost, firm in well and water thoroughly. Ideal for containers — use a quality peat-free compost and ensure good drainage.
Size & Specification
Compact, rounded evergreen shrub reaching 60–90cm in height and spread at maturity. Slow-growing, adding approximately 10–15cm per year. Supplied as a pot-grown specimen in a 2 litre pot.
Delivery & Dispatch
Dispatched via courier. Delivery available across mainland UK. Plants are carefully packaged to ensure they arrive in excellent condition. Please allow 3–7 working days for delivery.
Wildlife & Ecological Notes
Produces small, fragrant flowers in late spring that attract bees and other pollinators. Dense evergreen foliage provides year-round shelter for small birds and invertebrates.