Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Stephens Island’ – Stephens Island Pittosporum

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Size: 30cm/33cm

30cm/33cm

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About Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Stephens Island’ – Stephens Island Pittosporum

Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Stephens Island’ is a dense evergreen shrub valued for its compact growth habit, fine grey-green foliage, and strong screening performance. The small softly textured leaves create a refined architectural appearance, making this variety highly desirable for formal hedging, coastal planting, and contemporary landscape applications.

It performs best in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils, adapting exceptionally well to coastal exposure, wind, and urban growing conditions once established. Suited to temperate, Mediterranean, and coastal climates, this variety develops strong drought tolerance and dependable low-maintenance performance. Its naturally dense branching habit responds well to clipping and shaping while maintaining tidy evergreen structure year-round.

They look excellent when used for hedging, screening, feature planting, and coastal landscapes where compact evergreen structure and soft foliage texture are desired. This variety is commonly specified for residential gardens, commercial landscapes, and modern architectural planting schemes.

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Key Information to Know

Evergreen / Deciduous

Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Stephens Island’ – Stephens Island Pittosporum is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 2m - 5m

Mature Width: 1.5m - 3m

Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Stephens Island’ – Stephens Island Pittosporum is expected to grow 40cm - 80cm per year under suitable conditions.

Frost Tolerance

Is Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Stephens Island’ – Stephens Island Pittosporum frost tolerant?

Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Stephens Island’ – Stephens Island Pittosporum is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Flowering Information

Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Stephens Island’ produces small dark purple fragrant flowers during spring, although the blooms are generally subtle against the dense foliage. The plant is primarily valued for its fine-textured evergreen foliage and naturally compact screening habit.

Native Information

Is Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Stephens Island’ – Stephens Island Pittosporum an Australian Native? No

Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Stephens Island’ – Stephens Island Pittosporum is Native to Derived from New Zealand Pittosporum tenuifolium selections.

Wildlife Value

Its dense evergreen foliage provides valuable shelter and habitat for small birds and beneficial insects throughout the year. Seasonal flowers may also attract pollinators including bees, supporting biodiversity within ornamental and coastal landscapes.

Sunlight Information

Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Stephens Island’ – Stephens Island Pittosporum will thrive best in:

Full Sun
Part Shade

Preffered Soil

Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Stephens Island’ performs best in well-drained loam or sandy soils with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. It will also tolerate coastal conditions and a wide range of general garden soils provided drainage remains reliable. Avoid persistently wet or heavily compacted conditions unless significantly improved, as excess moisture can reduce root health and overall vigour. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then gradually reduce watering as the plant matures.

Botanical Information

Common Name: Stephens Island Pittosporum

Genus: Pittosporum

Botanical Species: tenuifolium cultivar

Family: Pittosporaceae

Botanical Name: Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Stephens Island’

Landscape Uses

Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Stephens Island’ – Stephens Island Pittosporum works in an:

Contemporary / Architectural Garden – striking forms for bold design statements.
Coastal Garden – relaxed, seaside feel with hardy, textural plants.
Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.

Planting, Spacing & Care

Plant in full sun or partial shade.
Use free-draining soil conditions.
Water regularly during establishment.
Mulch lightly to retain moderate soil moisture.
Prune lightly to maintain formal structure if desired.

Feature Planting: 1.5m - 2.5m
Hedging: 80cm - 1m
Screening: 1m - 1.5m
Mass Planting: 1.5m - 2m

Water deeply during extended dry periods while establishing.
Trim lightly to maintain dense screening growth if required.
Feed during spring with balanced slow-release fertiliser if necessary.

Sandy soils: Supports drainage and coastal adaptability.
Loam soils: Provides balanced aeration and moisture retention.
Coastal soils: Performs reliably in exposed seaside conditions.

Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Stephens Island’ – Stephens Island Pittosporum is expected to grow 40cm - 80cm per year under suitable conditions.

Medium Growth Rate
Fast Growth Rate

Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

Ideal Conditions

Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
Sydney & Central Coast
Adelaide Metro & Coastal

Thrives in

Full Sun
Part Shade

Frost Tolerance

Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Drought Tolerance

During establishment it requires regular watering, but once established Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Stephens Island’ develops strong drought tolerance. It performs reliably in coastal and temperate landscapes with minimal supplementary watering.