A dense, naturally ball-shaped pittosporum with tiny wavy bright-green leaves needing little pruning to stay rounded. A tidy low hedge and topiary plant tolerant of wind and coastal sites.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 1 m H × 1 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Golf Ball Pittosporum
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Golf Ball' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Pittosporaceae family. It reaches around 1 m tall and 1 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Purple flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Golf Ball Pittosporum
Golf Ball Pittosporum suits warm-temperate, cool-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also tolerates salt-laden coastal winds.
Soil & planting
Golf Ball Pittosporum does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in. For a screen, space plants about 60 cm apart.
Watering & feeding
Golf Ball Pittosporum performs well with relatively little water once established. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
Pruning & care
Prune Golf Ball Pittosporum after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. It clips well, so trim two or three times a year for a formal finish. Its ongoing care level is low maintenance.
Using Golf Ball Pittosporum in the garden
Golf Ball Pittosporum earns its place for a fast screen or informal hedge, clipping into topiary, pots and courtyard containers and a feature or specimen planting. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same low water use and warm-temperate climate as Golf Ball Pittosporum. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Buying Golf Ball Pittosporum
Plant Sale lists Golf Ball Pittosporum as tube stock, potted plants and advanced specimens. Use the quote builder above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
