Call us: 0800 843 752Free shipping for orders $150 or over
Gift Vouchers

Pittosporum Gold Star

Black Matipo, Kohuhu

Pittosporum 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.

pittosporum-gold-star-
pittosporum-gold-star-3
pittosporum-gold-star-2
pittosporum-gold-star-1

Pittosporum Gold Star (Black Matipo) is currently unavailable, but we do have other other amazing species and varieties of Pittosporum available.

explore them here

Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

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 requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asBlack Matipo, Kohuhu
Sku12181

Pittosporum Gold Star hedge spacing

The Pittosporum Gold Star hedge spacing is generally 50 cm between the plants. If you want the hedge to fill in faster, you can shorten the spacing to 40 cm. However, going wider than 50 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 40-50 cm spacing to achieve an amazing hedge.

Questions and Answers

Have a question about Pittosporum Gold Star (Black Matipo)? We are here to help.

pittosporum-eugenioides-2
Most Popular

Pittosporum eugenioides (Tarata)

Pittosporum eugenioides is a popular native New Zealand tree valued for its fast growth, fragrant foliage, and versatility in hedging or screening...

From$103.08
pittosporum-tenuifolium-
Most Popular

Pittosporum tenuifolium (Kohuhu)

Pittosporum tenuifolium is a popular native New Zealand shrub known for its fine, dark green foliage and compact form. Perfect for creating privacy...

From$103.08
pittosporum-wrinkled-blue-
Most Popular

Pittosporum Wrinkled Blue (Kohuhu)

Pittosporum ‘Wrinkled Blue’ is an attractive, upright evergreen tree known for its distinctive blue-grey foliage and dense, columnar growth habit...

From$20.74
pittosporum-stephens-island-
Most Popular

Pittosporum Stephens Island (Kohuhu)

Pittosporum ‘Stephens Island’ is a compact and hardy native New Zealand shrub valued for its dense foliage and versatility in garden hedging and...

From$20.74
Gardenia 'Veitchii' white flower against dark green foliage.
Most Popular

Gardenia Veitchii (Everblooming Gardenia)

Gardenia Veitchii is a fragrant evergreen shrub known for its glossy green foliage and beautiful white flowers. Ideal for adding scent and elegance...

From$25.35
leptospermum-red-falls--3
Most Popular

Leptospermum Red Falls

Leptospermum Red Falls, also known as Leptospermum scoparium Red Falls, is a low-growing New Zealand native shrub celebrated for its vibrant red...

From$25.94
azalea-red-poppy-
Most Popular

Azalea Red Poppy

Azalea Red Poppy is a very colourful variety of Azalea. This hardy, evergreen shrub produces masses of showy, semi-double, deep red flowers with a...

From$25.94
dodonaea-viscosa-purpurea--4
Most Popular

Dodonaea viscosa purpurea (Purple Hop Bush)

Dodonaea viscosa purpurea, commonly known as the Purple Ake Ake, features lush, purple leaves which are held densely off upright stems. The foliage...

From$18.14

Explore Garden Inspiration

Sign up to receive a free $10 Voucher You won’t be bombarded with emails, just titbits of quality information from time to time Sign up
Free shipping on orders over $150!

Join our community of happy customers.

4.9

411 Google reviews