Pittosporum ‘Miss Muffet’ is a compact, dense evergreen shrub with glossy green foliage, ideal for low hedges, borders, or container plantings. Its tidy, mounded habit makes it perfect for structured garden designs, and its small white flowers add subtle seasonal interest. Hardy and easy to maintain, it’s a versatile choice for both formal and informal garden settings.
Light requirement: Full sun to part shade
Water requirement: Moderate
Watering frequency: Regular during establishment; occasional once mature
Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerates a range of soil types
Skill level: Beginner
Growth rate: Slow to moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, suitable for tubs and planters
Mature Height: 0.8–1.2 m
Mature Width: 0.8–1.2 m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Moderate once established
Frost Tolerant: Light frost tolerant
Wind Tolerant: Moderate
Leaf colour: Glossy dark green
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: Small, 2–4 cm long, oval
Flower Colour: White
Flower Shape: Small clusters
Flower Fragrance: Mild
Flower Season: Spring
Pittosporum ‘Miss Muffet’ is a compact, dense evergreen shrub with glossy green foliage, ideal for low hedges, borders, or container plantings. Its tidy, mounded habit makes it perfect for structured garden designs, and its small white flowers add subtle seasonal interest. Hardy and easy to maintain, it’s a versatile choice for both formal and informal garden settings.
Light requirement: Full sun to part shade
Water requirement: Moderate
Watering frequency: Regular during establishment; occasional once mature
Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerates a range of soil types
Skill level: Beginner
Growth rate: Slow to moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, suitable for tubs and planters
Mature Height: 0.8–1.2 m
Mature Width: 0.8–1.2 m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Moderate once established
Frost Tolerant: Light frost tolerant
Wind Tolerant: Moderate
Leaf colour: Glossy dark green
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: Small, 2–4 cm long, oval
Flower Colour: White
Flower Shape: Small clusters
Flower Fragrance: Mild
Flower Season: Spring
