Description Description Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Golf Ball’ 10 Litre 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 Height 1m Width 1m 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 Architectural Blobary City and courtyard gardens Coastal Cottage and informal garden Patio and container plants Low Maintenance Garden edging Low hedging/dividing hedge Wall side borders It can be used as a loose form of topiary, pairing well with Phormiums and Euonomus. There are many benefits to buying a hedge, which many people forget. For more information on why to buy a hedge, visit our page on why buy a hedge? When buying a hedge it is important to know the different forms of hedging. For more information visit our page on Bare root, root ball, potted plants. When purchasing a hedge it is important that you give it every chance it can to thrive. For more information on planting visit our Planting page.
