A compact dwarf pittosporum forming a tight, low mound of small dark-green leaves on near-black stems. Ideal for tidy low borders, edging and small clipped balls.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 60 cm H × 60 cm W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Miss Muffet Pittosporum
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Miss Muffet' is a slow-growing shrub in the Pittosporaceae family. It reaches around 60 cm tall and 60 cm wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage.
Where to grow Miss Muffet Pittosporum
Miss Muffet Pittosporum suits warm-temperate, cool-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also tolerates salt-laden coastal winds.
Soil & planting
Miss Muffet Pittosporum does best in free-draining soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in. For a screen, space plants about 50 cm apart.
Watering & feeding
Miss Muffet Pittosporum performs well with relatively little water once established. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth. Keep a newly planted specimen evenly watered through its first season; established plants can then follow the water needs above.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Miss Muffet Pittosporum in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. It clips well, so trim two or three times a year for a formal finish. Its ongoing care level is low maintenance.
Using Miss Muffet Pittosporum in the garden
Miss Muffet Pittosporum earns its place for a fast screen or informal hedge, clipping into topiary and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same low water use and warm-temperate climate as Miss Muffet Pittosporum. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Miss Muffet Pittosporum
Plant Sale lists Miss Muffet Pittosporum as potted plants and advanced specimens. Use the quote builder above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
