{"product_id":"green-dome-pittosporum-pittosporum-tobira","title":"Green Dome™ Pittosporum - Pittosporum tobira 'PT01' PBR Intended","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreen Dome Pittosporum (\u003cem\u003ePittosporum tobira\u003c\/em\u003e) is a compact, dense evergreen shrub bred by Ozbreed for hedges and mounds. It grows to as much as 1.8m high and wide, holds clean, deep green leaves and covers itself in white to cream flowers in spring. Clip it into a neat sphere or let it form a natural hedge; it tolerates sun, heat, frost, drought and wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense and compact.\u003c\/strong\u003e It builds a tight mound without gaps at the base, so a hedge looks full from the ground up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles harsh sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ozbreed lists sun, heat, frost, drought and wind as no problem, in well drained or heavy soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e White to cream flowers open in profusion against the deep green leaves, with the sweet scent this species is known for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResilient and low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ozbreed describes it as resilient to pests and diseases, and its dense growth helps it outcompete weeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShapes to suit.\u003c\/strong\u003e It holds a formal sphere or a clipped hedge, and it looks just as right left natural.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 70cm apart in a single row. Ozbreed's range is one to two plants per metre, and 70cm gives a continuous hedge without crowding the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalls and mounds.\u003c\/strong\u003e As a statement planting, set plants 1m apart or more and clip each into a sphere after flowering and again in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlopes and green roofs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ozbreed also lists it for slope stabilisation and green roofs, where tough, low maintenance cover is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Green Dome Pittosporum in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun suits it best. Ozbreed lists it for New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia and parts of Queensland, so it works from subtropical to cool temperate gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A wide range, including heavy soil. Good drainage still gives the healthiest plants, so avoid sites that stay boggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then it copes with dry spells. A slow release fertiliser in spring is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune no more than one third at a time, in autumn and after spring flowering, for a dense formal look. Prune less often for a natural shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Green Dome Pittosporum in 140mm pots in packs of 10 and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. The 140mm packs are the economical choice for a long hedge, while the 200mm plants already have more shape and close a hedge line sooner. Plants travel upright and settle within a few weeks, with new growth in warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pittosporum\"\u003eBrowse the full pittosporum range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ozbreed\"\u003eSee the full Ozbreed range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eMore hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/topiary-and-shaping-plants\"\u003ePlants for topiary and shaping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 70cm apart in a single row. Ozbreed recommends one to two plants per metre, so you can go closer for speed or wider for economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 1.8m high and wide if left alone. Regular clipping keeps it smaller and denser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen do I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn autumn and straight after the spring flowers. Never take more than a third in one go.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67789646528831,"sku":"PIT-TOB-140MM-P10","price":319.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67789646561599,"sku":"PIT-TOB-200MM-P6","price":277.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/green-dome-pittosporum-pittosporum-tobira.jpg?v=1792193019","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/green-dome-pittosporum-pittosporum-tobira","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}