Position
It grows best in full sun to semi shade.
Dwarf Pittosporum Golf Ball - Pittosporum tenuifolium Golf Ball
A compact evergreen shrub with a dense rounded form, ideal for low hedging, containers and formal gardens.
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Quick Facts
Size
Approx. 30cm-60cm H x Less than 30cm W. Dense rounded habit.
Water
Low water requirements once established.
Uses
Balcony/Roof, Borders/Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature/Colour, Formal Garden, Hedging/Screening, Mass Planting, Rockery, Shady Garden, Container/Pots.
Description
Pittosporum tenuifolium Golf Ball is a vigorous yet compact evergreen shrub valued for its naturally spherical growth habit and dense branching from the base. With glossy bright green foliage and a tidy rounded shape, it requires minimal pruning to maintain form. Small, inconspicuous dark flowers appear in warmer months, while the foliage provides year round structure and reliability across a wide range of garden styles.
Key Features:
Growing & Care Guide
- Soil: It prefers well drained soils but tolerates a range of conditions.
- Light: It grows best in full sun to semi shade.
- Watering: Water regularly during establishment, becomes drought tolerant when mature.
- Fertiliser: Apply slow release fertiliser annually.
- Maintenance: Only light pruning required if shaping is needed.
- Flowering: Insignificant, known for its foilage.
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Dwarf Pittosporum Golf Ball - Pittosporum tenuifolium Golf Ball
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