Pittosporum tenuifolium Golf Ball - Kohuhu
Pittosporum tenuifolium Golf Ball - Kohuhu
Pittosporum tenuifolium Golf ball
Tawhiwhi, Kohuhu, Black Matipo, New Zealand Pittosporum
Very beautiful young plant, well packaged. I had already ordered this shrub from this site twice before: they adapted well (in the sun, in a garden in Savoie - in the plain), quite vigorous even with a bit of frost in winter, no problem at all!
Océane, 04/03/2026
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Description
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Golf Ball' is a recent variety of Pittosporum with small leaves, which strongly resembles boxwood in appearance. Its small size and particularly compact and rounded habit make it perfectly suited for ornamenting terraces and small gardens. This evergreen shrub has tough and glossy olive-green foliage, which is attractive all year round. During summer nights, its small dark red flowers emit a sweet honey scent. This plant is hardy down to -10°C (14 °F) and tolerates pruning well. It thrives in sunny locations with well-drained soil, even if it's dry in summer. In mild climates, it can be used in rock gardens or in a dry garden, or it can be grown in a large pot and stored in a cold climate.
This shrub belongs to the Pittosporum family and is native to dry regions east of the Alps in New Zealand. It has a fairly rapid growth rate and forms a dense and stout bush measuring 50 to 80cm (19.7 - 31.5in) in all directions, sometimes up to 1m (3 in 4ft). Its highly branched stems bear evergreen leaves that are olive-green, alternate, entire, ovate, thick, very glossy, and leathery, with smooth edges. The leaves are small, not exceeding 3 to 3.5cm (1.2 - 1.4in) in length and 1.5cm (0.6in) in width. The flowering occurs in late spring or early summer. The small cup-shaped flowers, almost black in colour and less than 1cm (0.4in) in diameter, emit a fragrance that is particularly noticeable at night. They are followed by the formation of a few round fruits that start off green and then become almost black when ripe. After a somewhat harsh winter that may destroy all or part of the vegetation, the plant can regenerate from the stump or the base of the branches, depending on the severity of the pruning.
Hardy down to -7°C/-10°C (14 °F), Pittosporum 'Golf Ball' prefers a dry, not too chalky, well-drained soil, and a warm, sunny location protected from prevailing winds. In mild climates, it can be planted in rock gardens or as a border plant alongside Cistus, Armeria maritima, or creeping thyme. In colder regions, it can be grown in a container on a terrace to enjoy its delicate scent and rounded charm. This variety, like boxwood, can also be used to create a neat hedge or be shaped into topiary, but it has the advantage of being disease-free, unlike the latter, which is decimated in certain regions. Pair it with perennial geraniums, lavender, rosemary, Grevilleas, Escallonias, or combine it with the silvery foliage of Artemisias.
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Botanical data
Pittosporum
tenuifolium
Golf ball
Pittosporaceae
Tawhiwhi, Kohuhu, Black Matipo, New Zealand Pittosporum
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Pittosporum 'Golf Ball' is preferably planted in spring in a fertile, dry and well-drained soil. When planting, mix leaf compost and coarse sand with your garden soil up to 50%. Water your subject generously once or twice a week to promote recovery. Not very hardy (-7°C/-10°C), choose a warm location, in full sun and sheltered from prevailing winds. Immediately mulch the base. Install it along a south-facing wall in regions with harsh winters. in cold climates, cover it with winter protection or shelter it in a frost-free veranda for the winter season. To help it branch out during the first years of planting, pinch the young shoots. For mature subjects, trim the branches that appear untidy on the clump at the end of the season. It is entirely possible to shape it into a ball or a hedge. In case of a somewhat severe winter (prolonged cold, snow), prune severely, the plant will regenerate and the 'ball' will reform. In the most serious cases, prune it to ground level, as it is likely to regenerate from the stump.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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