Pittosporum ‘Golf Ball’

£43.00

Pittosporum ‘Golf Ball’ in a 10 litre nursery pot.

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Summary

Description

Pittosporum 'Golf Ball' is a small, slow-growing evergreen shrub that forms a neat, rounded ball shape. The glossy, dark green leaves are small and tightly packed, giving it a dense appearance. It is an ideal plant for creating low hedges or as a statement plant in a pot or mixed border. The plant is very low maintenance and is tolerant of most soil types and positions, although it prefers full sun to partial shade. It is fully hardy and can be pruned to shape if required. The plant does not produce any significant flowers or fruit.

Key Facts

  • Common Name(s):Tawhiwhi 'Gold Ball'
  • Hardiness:Fully hardy through most of the UK
  • How big will I get? Pittosporum 'Golf Ball' can grow to a height of 1m and a spread of 1m.
  • Did You Know That:The genus is named after their sticky seeds?

Plant Calendar

A rough guide to how this plant will change through the year.

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Foliage Colour
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Care Guide

Soil Requirements

Pittosporum 'Golf Ball' is a versatile plant and can cope with wet or drier soils, but prefers there to be decent drainage. This plant can grow in soil with a wide range of pH levels, it is not picky about the pH level of the soil.

Best Position

Pittosporum 'Golf Ball' prefers a sheltered position and can cope with either full sun or partial shade.

Maintenance

Pittosporum 'Golf Ball' is fairly low maintenance and doesn't require any pruning.

Pest, Diseases and Wildlife

Pittosporum 'Golf Ball' is generally pest free, it can be vulnerable to certain diseases such as powdery mildews and leaf spot. It is not considered to be toxic.

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