Pittosporum tobira ‘Nana’ Ball / Japanese Mock Orange
Price range: €45.00 through €95.00
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Description
Quick Facts
- Common Name: Dwarf Japanese Mock Orange, Dwarf Japanese Pittosporum, Compact Mock Orange
- Botanical Name: Pittosporum tobira ‘Nana’ (syn. ‘Nanum’)
- Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
- Mature Height: 60cm-1m
- Mature Spread: 1-1.5m
- Flowering Period: May to June
- Flower Colour: Creamy-white, intensely fragrant
- Foliage: Glossy, deep green, leathery obovate leaves
- Hardiness: RHS H3-H4 (hardy in milder areas, needs protection in cold regions)
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil; tolerates most soil types
- Aspect: Full sun to partial shade; sheltered position
- Maintenance: Low
Neat, evergreen, and quietly elegant, Pittosporum tobira ‘Nana’ clipped into a ball shape brings year-round structure with a softer, more relaxed feel than some formal evergreens. Its compact habit and glossy green foliage make it a lovely choice for adding shape and rhythm to the garden without ever feeling too rigid or severe.
This is a particularly useful plant where you want a clipped, architectural look but still want the planting to feel warm and natural. Whether used in pairs by an entrance, repeated through a border, or placed in pots on a terrace, it brings calm, balance, and lasting presence.
Why we love it
- Evergreen structure all year round
- Neat clipped shape with a soft, natural feel
- Glossy green foliage for a fresh, polished look
- Ideal for pots, entrances, and formal planting
- A lovely alternative to more rigid clipped evergreens
Best spot in the garden
Pittosporum tobira ‘Nana’ grows best in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It prefers a sheltered position, especially in colder or more exposed gardens, where its foliage can stay looking its best year-round.
It works especially well for:
- Entrance planting
- Courtyard gardens
- Large containers
- Formal borders
- Mediterranean-style schemes
What to expect
Clipped into a ball shape, this compact evergreen offers instant form and structure. Its naturally dense growth and rounded habit make it easy to maintain, while the glossy foliage keeps it looking fresh and full throughout the year.
It is especially useful where you want shape and definition in a smaller space, or where repeated clipped forms can help create rhythm in the planting.
Caragh’s Garden Notebook
Clipped balls are one of the easiest ways to bring a sense of order to a garden, and Pittosporum tobira ‘Nana’ does this beautifully while still feeling soft and understated. It pairs especially well with gravel, stone, olive tones, and looser planting around the base for a more relaxed Mediterranean feel.
A lovely choice if you want…
- A compact evergreen with year-round shape
- A clipped plant that feels soft rather than severe
- Structure for pots, paths, or borders
- A smart, versatile feature for sheltered spaces
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