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  • PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Golf Ball'
    PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Golf Ball'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. COTINUS coggygria 'Royal Purple' and PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Golf Ball'
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. LEPTOSPERMUM 'Silver Sheen' and PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Golf Ball'
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Zebrinus' and PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Golf Ball'
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    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
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • 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.
    • Evergreen
    • Brown or black
      Black-red
    • Bell/Lantern
      Bell-shaped
    • Australian / New Zealand
    • Border
      Suitable for a shrub border
    • Coastal / windswept
      Slightly back from the sea with more shelter in milder areas
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Fully hardy
      Borderline
    • 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
    • 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.

    • 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
    • Scented flowers
      Honey-scented
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Mature Size
      1.2m (4ft)
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        1.2m (4ft)
       
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
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