Pittosporum tobira ‘Nana’

Pittosporum tobira ‘Nana’

Pittosporum tobira ‘Nana’: characteristics and care

Pittosporum tobira ‘Nana’, popularly known as dwarf pittosporum, is the dwarf and compact variety of Pittosporum tobira, which maintains the dense and shiny foliage of the type species but with a much lower, rounded shape and very contained growth.

Its compact size and small size make it an ideal choice for low borders, flowerbeds and planters, providing a uniform texture with hardly any need for pruning.

It tolerates salinity, wind and urban pollution very well, adapting to a wide variety of soils as long as they have good drainage.

At Ornacom we cultivate each specimen directly, guaranteeing a balanced size and vigorous development from the first years of planting.

Extended species profile

Verified cultivation data, designed so that any visitor can understand at a glance whether the plant is suitable for their climate and garden.

Crop

Exposure

Full sun or partial shade

Irrigation

ORN-RIEGO 3/5 · medium — adaptable; deep and spaced irrigation, without keeping the soil saturated

Soil / moisture

Dry to moist; well-drained

Bloom

Summer

Climate

USDA Hardiness

8b–11

Compatible climates

Cfa, Cwa, Csa, Csb

Tolerance to humid climate

ORN-HUM 4/5 · high

Maintenance

Development

ORN-ALT 2/5 · 0.5–1 m · slow growth

Pests

ORN-PEST 3/5 · medium — aphids, scale insects, mites, and foliar/root diseases depending on environment

Pass

ORN-FERT 2/5 · low — organic matter or slow-release in spring; adjust to vigor and analysis

  • Warning

The compact shape retains more moisture inside; watch out for mealybugs and spots in very dense hedges.

Extended species profile

Verified cultivation data, designed so that any visitor can understand at a glance whether the plant is suitable for their climate and garden.

Crop

Exposure

Full sun or partial shade

Irrigation

ORN-RIEGO 3/5 · medium — adaptable; deep and spaced irrigation, without keeping the soil saturated

Soil / moisture

Dry to moist; well-drained

Bloom

Mainly summer

Climate

USDA Hardiness

8b–11

Compatible climates

Cfa, Cwa, Csa, Csb

Tolerance to humid climate

ORN-HUM 4/5 · high

Maintenance

Development

ORN-ALT 4/5 · 2–5 m · medium growth

Pests

ORN-PEST 3/5 · medium — aphids, scale insects, mites, and foliar/root diseases depending on environment

Pass

ORN-FERT 2/5 · low — organic matter or slow-release in spring; adjust to vigor and analysis

  • Warning

The compact shape retains more moisture inside; watch out for mealybugs and spots in very dense hedges.

ornacom_PITTOSPORUM TOBIRA NANA

Pittosporum tobira ‘Nana’: characteristics and care

Pittosporum tobira ‘Nana’, popularly known as dwarf pittosporum, is the dwarf and compact variety of Pittosporum tobira, which maintains the dense and shiny foliage of the type species but with a much lower, rounded shape and very contained growth.

Its compact size and small size make it an ideal choice for low borders, flowerbeds and planters, providing a uniform texture with hardly any need for pruning.

It tolerates salinity, wind and urban pollution very well, adapting to a wide variety of soils as long as they have good drainage.

At Ornacom we cultivate each specimen directly, guaranteeing a balanced size and vigorous development from the first years of planting.

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