PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Golf Ball'

Commonly known as Kohuhu, Parchment bark

A new variety which is a pure light green and makes an excellent hedge or topiary with minimal trimming. It does not become leggy and its leaves hold on the lower branches

Further Reading....

Pittosporum - Growing Guide

£15.00 each

MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ £13.00 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

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Available again from SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2020 - These plants are not available until September/October 2019

Large £35.00

Available again from SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2020

7.5 to 10 Litre

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Evergreen
Brown or black - black-red
Height - 1.2m (4ft)
Spread - 1.2m (4ft)
Hedge - Ideal for hedging - suitable for a coastal hedge if some protection given from direct sea-winds
Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - forms a dense, rounded globe. Produces flowers in few-flowered axillary clusters followed by grey-black seed capsules
Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) - borderline
Full sun
Partial shade
Additional Features - Good to know - - good for a low hedge as seldom needs clipping
Pests & Diseases - leaf spot, powdery mildew
Place of origin - New Zealand
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Flower Shape - Bell/Lantern - - bell-shaped
Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept - - slightly back from the sea with more shelter in milder areas
Patio / pot plants
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Pruning group - Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

RHS group 1
Scented Plants - Scented flowers - - honey-scented
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Spring
Summer
Winter
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -