Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Golf Ball'PBR

RHS Plant Profile
tawhiwhi 'Golf Ball'
Shrubs

An evergreen shrub with bright green leaves, naturally producing a dense, rounded globe up to 1m in diameter. Good for a low hedge and seldom needs clipping

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

0.5-1 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
10–20 years
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres
Max Height
0.5-1 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Pittosporaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus
Pittosporum are evergreen shrubs or trees with simple, leathery leaves and small, often fragrant, 5-petalled flowers, followed by spherical, woody fruits splitting to reveal seeds embedded in sticky pulp
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Easy to grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. May need protection in colder climes especially from cold, drying winds

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Architectural
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Low Maintenance
  • Garden edging
  • Hedging and screens
  • Wall side borders

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews, leafspot and honey fungus (rarely)