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Pittosporum tenui. Golf / Ball / 3L
Pittosporum tenuifolium Golf Ball
Confirmed format: 3 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Naturally rounded, dense spherical growth habit
- Glossy green evergreen foliage on dark stems
- Excellent low-maintenance alternative to box (Buxus)
- Compact dwarf shrub reaching 50 to 100 cm
- Suitable for containers, borders and low hedging
- Provides year-round structural interest
Overview
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Golf Ball' is a distinctive dwarf evergreen shrub celebrated for its naturally neat, dense, and spherical growth habit. Featuring glossy green leaves set against contrasting dark stems, it maintains a crisp, architectural form with minimal effort. Reaching a mature height and spread of 50 to 100 cm, this slow-growing perennial serves as an exceptional, low-maintenance alternative to traditional box topiary. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and brings year-round structure and elegance to contemporary gardens, formal layouts, and patio containers.
Why We Love It
- Naturally rounded spherical habit creates pristine architectural structure.
- Glossy green evergreen foliage provides reliable year-round interest.
- Serves as an ideal low-maintenance alternative to traditional box hedging.
- Compact dwarf size fits effortlessly into small gardens and modern patios.
- Easy to care for with a slow growth rate and simple pruning requirements.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Pittosporum tenuifolium Golf Ball |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Growth Habit | Rounded, bushy, compact |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Mature Height | 50 cm – 100 cm |
| Mature Spread | 50 cm – 100 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H4 (down to -5°C) |
| Care Level | Easy |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in full sun, sun and part shade, or partial shade in a sheltered or coastal position facing south, west, or east. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Grow in loam, sand, or chalk soils with an acid-neutral or neutral-alkaline pH and free-draining or well-drained drainage. |
| Watering | Requires low water needs, tolerating dry or moderately dry average moisture conditions once established. |
| Pruning | Prune in April to May following Pruning Group 9 guidelines to maintain shape. |
| Winter Protection | Best grown in a sheltered winter protection location. |
Perfect For
- Borders and front borders
- Containers and patios
- Low hedging
- Formal gardens
- Contemporary gardens
- Small gardens and courtyards
- Coastal gardens
Good to Know
- Naturally maintains a neat ball shape without heavy clipping.
- Exhibits good drought tolerance and tolerance to coastal conditions.
- Features subtle purple and brown flowers in May and June with a moderate fragrance.
- Provides winter and stem interest all year round.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 3L potted shrub |
|---|---|
| Pot Display | 3 litre pot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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