Description
Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Golf Ball’ is a beautifully compact, naturally rounded evergreen shrub prized for its dense, ball-shaped habit. With its small, glossy, mid-green leaves set on dark, almost black stems, this versatile plant delivers year-round structure and interest to any garden. Its tidy form requires minimal pruning, making it an excellent low-maintenance alternative to traditional clipped topiary.
In late spring, small dark purple flowers may appear among the foliage, offering a subtle honey-like fragrance. This hardy shrub is well suited to borders, containers, patios, and low hedging schemes, thriving in a range of garden settings.
What’s Included:
- 1 x Pittosporum Golf Ball Evergreen Shrub
- Supplied in a 3 Litre pot, well-rooted and ready to plant
Key Features:
- Naturally compact, rounded growth habit
- Glossy, mid-green evergreen foliage on dark stems
- Hardy and low maintenance ? minimal pruning required
- Ideal as a topiary alternative or structural accent plant
- Suitable for borders, containers, and low hedging
Growing Conditions:
- Plant in well-drained soil in a sheltered position
- Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system
- Protect from harsh, cold winds, particularly in exposed locations
- A light trim in spring can help maintain its naturally neat shape
Cultural Information:
- Botanical Name: Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Golf Ball’
- Common Names: Golf Ball Pittosporum, Kohuhu ‘Golf Ball’
- Classification: Evergreen shrub
- Fully Grown Height and Spread: 50?100 cm ? 50?100 cm
- Growth Habit: Compact, Dense, Naturally Rounded Evergreen Shrub
- Perfect For: Borders, Containers, Patios, Low Hedging, Topiary Alternative
- Flowering Time: Late Spring (small, dark purple, honey-scented flowers)
- Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade, Sheltered
- Soil Type: Well-Drained, Most Soil Types
- Hardiness: Hardy (RHS H4)
- Type: Hardy Evergreen Shrub
- Foliage: Small, Glossy, Mid-Green Leaves with Wavy Edges on Dark Stems
Notes: The Golf Ball variety is one of the most compact forms of Pittosporum tenuifolium, specifically selected for its naturally neat, rounded habit. It is an excellent choice where a low-growing, structural evergreen is needed without the ongoing maintenance of regular clipping.
