Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Golf Ball’ is a unique and attractive evergreen shrub that is perfect for adding a touch of texture and colour to any garden. This shrub is native to New Zealand and Australia and is known for its small, round, bright green foliage that resembles a golf ball. It is a low-maintenance shrub that is easy to care for and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It can reach a height of up to 1.5m and a width of up to 1m. It produces small, fragrant white flowers in the spring and summer months, followed by small, black berries in the autumn. This shrub is perfect for adding a touch of texture and colour to any garden and is a great choice for hedging, borders, and containers.
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Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Golf Ball’ is a unique and attractive evergreen shrub that is perfect for adding a touch of texture and colour to any garden. This shrub is native to New Zealand and Australia and is known for its small, round, bright green foliage that resembles a golf ball. It is a low-maintenance shrub that is easy to care for and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It can reach a height of up to 1.5m and a width of up to 1m. It produces small, fragrant white flowers in the spring and summer months, followed by small, black berries in the autumn. This shrub is perfect for adding a touch of texture and colour to any garden and is a great choice for hedging, borders, and containers.
Max dimensions
Hardiness
RHS hardiness level 4 meaning it can survive temperatures down to between -5 to -10C
Growth rate
Up to 20-30cm a year
Light levels
Full sun to light shade
Growing conditions
Well drained to moist but well drained soil
Uses
It can be used as a loose form of topiary, pairing well with Phormiums and Euonomus.
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