Pittosporum 'Stephens Island'

Pittosporum ‘Stephens Island’ is a hardy NZ native shrub known for its dense, upright form and fresh, bright green foliage. Naturally compact and highly resilient, it performs exceptionally well in Queenstown and Central Otago landscapes, offering year‑round structure and a clean, contemporary look. Its fine leaves and tight branching make it ideal for screening, clipped hedges, shelter planting, native gardens and low‑maintenance residential landscapes.

This cultivar typically grows to around 2 - 3m tall and 1.5 - 2m wide, forming a full, bushy shrub that responds well to trimming if a more formal shape is desired. It thrives in full sun, tolerates frost, wind and dry conditions once established, and is well suited to exposed or challenging sites common across Central Otago. Its reliability and tidy habit make it a popular choice for both residential and commercial plantings.

Choose Pittosporum ‘Stephens Island’ for a resilient, easy‑care native shrub that delivers structure, shelter and dependable performance in Central Otago conditions.