Pittosporum Tenuifolium Golden Ball Plant (3L Pot)

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Golden Ball' is a beautifully compact, naturally rounded evergreen shrub prized for its bright golden-green foliage held on distinctive dark, almost black stems. This eye-catching contrast makes it an outstanding choice for adding year-round colour and structure to borders, containers and smaller gardens. In late spring, small dark purple, honey-scented flowers may appear amongst the foliage, adding subtle charm and attracting pollinators.

'Golden Ball' is one of the more compact cultivars of Pittosporum tenuifolium, forming a dense, bushy dome shape with minimal pruning required. It is well suited to sheltered positions in full sun or partial shade and thrives in well-drained soil. This variety is also an excellent choice for low hedging, topiary or as a standalone specimen plant in a patio container.

What's Included:

• 1 x Pittosporum Tenuifolium 'Golden Ball' supplied in a 3 Litre pot

Key Features:

• Compact, naturally rounded growth habit


• Bright golden-green evergreen foliage on contrasting dark stems


• Small, dark purple honey-scented flowers in late spring


• Low maintenance – minimal pruning needed to maintain shape


• Ideal for borders, containers, low hedging and topiary


• Hardy evergreen suitable for most UK gardens

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Golden Ball'


• Common Names: Pittosporum, Kohuhu, Golden Ball Pittosporum


• Classification: Evergreen shrub


• Fully Grown Height & Spread: Up to 1 m × 1 m


• Growth Habit: Compact, Dense, Naturally Rounded Evergreen Shrub


• Perfect for: Borders, Containers, Low Hedging, Topiary, Courtyard Gardens


• Flowering Time: Late Spring (small, dark purple, honey-scented flowers)


• Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade, Sheltered


• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil


• Attracts: Bees and Pollinators


• Type: Hardy Evergreen Shrub (RHS Hardiness H4)


• Foliage: Small, Bright Golden-Green Leaves on Dark Stems

Planting and Care Tips:

• Plant in a sheltered position to protect from cold, drying winds


• Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish a strong root system


• Apply a layer of mulch around the base to help retain moisture and suppress weeds


• Light pruning in late spring can help maintain a neat, compact shape


• Suitable for growing in containers using a good quality, well-drained compost

Notes: This listing is for the Golden Ball variety of Pittosporum tenuifolium, known for its distinctive bright golden-green foliage and compact rounded form.

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