Pittosporum Gold Star

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Pittosporum tenuifolium Gold Star, Pittosporum ten Gold Star

Pittosporum tenuifolium Gold Star is a NZ native shrub that features glossy, dark green leaves with golden seams and new foliage that is yellow-light green. Small and scented, purple flowers are borne amidst the foliage in spring. It typically grows to 3 m tall and 2 m wide and can be contained with trimming. Pittosporum Gold Star is commonly included in coastal gardens, trimmed into a hedge, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, or planted for shelter or screening.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	3.00 m
Spread:	2.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses:	Hedging, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Pittosporum tenuifolium Gold Star, Pittosporum ten Gold Star

Pittosporum Gold Star Details

Pittosporum Gold Star is a NZ native shrub grown for its colourful foliage. It features glossy, dark green leaves with golden seams and new foliage that is yellow-light green. Small and scented, purple flowers are borne amidst the foliage in spring. It typically grows to 3 m tall and 2 m wide and can be contained with trimming which also encourages new growth. Best results with this variety are achieved when it is planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of most soil types, except extreme wet or dry, and will grow in shaded conditions though tends to become more open. It is also tolerant of moderate wind, coastal conditions, periods of dry, and frost once established. Pittosporum Gold Star is commonly included in coastal gardens, trimmed into a hedge, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, or planted for shelter or screening.