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Pittosporum 'Golden Ball'

Pittosporum 'Golden Ball' is a compact evergreen shrub admired for its bright golden foliage and naturally rounded growth habit. The colourful leaves provide year round interest and bring warmth and contrast to garden spaces. Its dense form and manageable size make it ideal for low hedges, borders, containers, and feature plantings. Well suited to New Zealand conditions, Pittosporum 'Golden Ball' is a hardy and low maintenance shrub that delivers lasting colour, structure, and visual appeal in both modern and traditional landscapes.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:50 cm
Spread:50 cm
Flowering time:Spring, Summer
Tolerances:Coastal
Garden uses:Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas, Topiary
Garden styles:Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Rock
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
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Sku12182

How to grow Pittosporum 'Golden Ball' in NZ

Pittosporum 'Golden Ball' grows best in a sunny to partially shaded position with well drained soil. It adapts well to most soil types provided drainage is adequate. Water regularly during establishment to encourage strong root development, then reduce watering once plants are settled. Adding compost to the planting area can improve soil structure and support healthy growth. Applying mulch around the base helps conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and encourage successful establishment and long term plant health.

Pittosporum 'Golden Ball' care tips

Pittosporum 'Golden Ball' is easy to care for and requires very little maintenance once established. Water during prolonged dry periods, particularly while plants are young. Light trimming can be carried out to maintain the naturally rounded shape or create a formal low hedge. Feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser to encourage fresh foliage growth and maintain vibrant colouring. Remove any damaged or dead branches as required. Its compact habit means less pruning is needed than many larger Pittosporum varieties.

Pittosporum 'Golden Ball' size, spacing, and growth rate

Pittosporum 'Golden Ball' typically grows to around 80 centimetres to 1.2 metres tall and wide, forming a dense rounded shrub. Growth is moderate, allowing plants to develop steadily while remaining easy to manage. Space plants approximately 50 to 70 centimetres apart for low hedging or around 1 metre apart when planted as individual specimens. This spacing allows good airflow and room for development while maintaining an attractive and balanced appearance within the landscape.

Landscaping uses for Pittosporum 'Golden Ball'

Pittosporum 'Golden Ball' is ideal for low hedges, borders, container planting, courtyard gardens, and feature displays. The bright golden foliage provides year round colour and creates an attractive contrast with darker green shrubs and flowering plants. Its compact size makes it particularly useful in smaller gardens where space is limited. Whether used as an edging plant, grouped planting, or specimen shrub, it adds structure, colour, and visual interest throughout the year.

Why buy Pittosporum 'Golden Ball' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company supplies premium quality Pittosporum 'Golden Ball' plants that are carefully grown for health, vigour, and reliable garden performance. Every plant is selected to ensure strong establishment and long term success in New Zealand conditions. As NZ’s most trusted plant nursery, The Plant Company provides expert advice, premium plants, and reliable nationwide delivery. Whether you are creating a low hedge, enhancing a courtyard garden, or adding evergreen colour to your landscape, you can buy with confidence from a trusted New Zealand nursery.

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

Pittosporum Golden Ball grows 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.

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