Pittosporum Golf Ball

Name: Pittosporum Golf Ball
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 17203f
Price: 25.26 NZD
Availability: InStock

Pittosporum tenuifolium Golf Ball, Dwarf Pittosporum Golf Ball, Golf Ball Kohuhu

Pittosporum Golf Ball is a dwarf variety that features small leaves that are glossy, bright green, and held densely off short stems. This evergreen grows with a ball shape to about 60 cm tall and the same wide. Pittosporum Golf Ball also looks great when planted around water features such as ponds or swimming pools. It is extremely popular with landscape designers as they create high-end gardens.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	60 cm
Spread:	60 cm
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Borders, Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen, Topiary
Garden styles:	Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Some
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Pittosporum tenuifolium Golf Ball, Dwarf Pittosporum Golf Ball, Golf Ball Kohuhu

What are the landscaping uses for Pittosporum Golf Ball in NZ?

Pittosporum Golf Ball is a popular choice in landscaping projects in NZ. It makes a beautiful low hedge and is also clipped into topiary balls. This shrub is well suited to modern and formal gardens and is widely used around pools and other outdoor living spaces. The Plant Company often recommends growing this variety in a pot to border an entrance. It is the lush and bright foliage and versatility of this plant that makes it a popular choice in landscaping.

Pittosporum Golf Ball hedge spacing

The Pittosporum Golf Ball hedge spacing is generally 30 cm between the plants. If you want the hedge to fill in faster, you can shorten the spacing to 25 cm. However, going wider than 40 cm will have two effects. The first is that the gap between the plants at the base will be harder to fill in and this can cause frustration. The second is that the plants will tend to grow wider rather than upward. At a closer spacing the plants compete for light, and in doing so, they push each other upwards. Therefore, The Plant Company recommends a 30 cm spacing to achieve an amazing hedge that is 50 cm tall.

What height does the Pittosporum Golf Ball shrub grow to?

Pittosporum Golf Ball shrubs will grow to a height of about 60 cm. In warmer climates it will reach this height much quicker than in cooler and more exposed sites. Watering and maintaining fertility levels will also influence the time to reach this height.

What is the Pittosporum Golf Ball growth rate?

The growth rate of Pittosporum Golf Ball depends on where it is positioned and how well it is cared for. In a warm climate with good growing conditions, it will grow to 60 cm tall and the same wide in about 5 years. Where anything impedes the growth such as drought, wind exposure, cold climates it will grow at a slower rate.

Pittosporum Golf Ball for sale in NZ

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What are the best growing conditions for Pittosporum Golf Ball plant In NZ?

Pittosporum Golf Ball plants grow best in NZ when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. We cannot emphasise enough the importance of good drainage as plants can become diseased and die if drainage is poor, they are waterlogged, or both. It will tolerate coastal environments, wind, and frost.

Pittosporum Golf Ball pruning

Pruning Pittosporum Golf Ball is generally to retain its compact and rounded "golf ball" shape. In many cases, it requires minimal pruning to maintain this form. If you desire a very formal, tight shape, light pruning can be done at any time. Pruning is used to increase the density of the plant and more effective on younger plants. Generally, the best time to prune this Pittosporum is in spring or summer. This allows the plant to recover and produce new growth during its active growing season. While Pittosporum Golf Ball tolerates pruning, try to avoid heavy pruning as this can lead to dead stems and a woody appearance until it recovers.

When to prune Pittosporum Golf Ball plants

The best time to prune Pittosporum Golf Ball plants is in spring or summer. This allows the plant to recover and produce new growth while it is still actively growing. Minor trimming can occur at any time.