Botanical name
Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Golfball’
Common name
Pittosporum, Golfball
Golfball description
Golfball features shiny, light green (sometimes silvery green) foliage which has a dense, compact growth habit. Reaching a height and width of 80cm, it is an excellent choice for a low growing informal hedge or border plant. It grows quite quickly in full sun or part shade and flowers during warmer months (although these flowers are fairly nondescript).
Climate
Temperate
Plant cultivation and care
Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Golfball’ prefers a position in the garden with plenty of sun. This plant has a low water requirement and will tolerate average soils (as long as they’re well drained).
Plant use
Hedges (plant 60cm apart), pots, shrubberies, borders
Pruning
No pruning requirements.
Pests and diseases
No specific pest or diseases. Can be susceptible to Scale.
