Pittosporum Tenuifolium Golf Ball 4.5 Litre Pot

Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Golf Ball’ – Compact, Naturally Rounded Evergreen Shrub

Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Golf Ball’ is a modern, compact variety of pittosporum bred for its naturally rounded shape and tidy habit. With small, glossy green leaves and dense growth, it forms a neat, dome-like shrub that needs little or no pruning to maintain its form. Evergreen and reliable, it provides year-round colour and structure, making it an ideal choice for borders, containers, or formal garden layouts.

Seasonal Highlights

• Spring: Fresh green foliage emerges, creating a dense, rounded shape.

• Summer: Retains its lush green colour, adding structure and contrast to borders.

• Autumn: Evergreen leaves stay glossy and bright as temperatures cool.

• Winter: Keeps its neat, compact shape, providing valuable structure and greenery.

Key Features

• Naturally rounded habit – Forms a tidy, ball shape without regular pruning.

• Compact size – Grows slowly to around 60–80cm tall and wide.

• Evergreen – Glossy green foliage for year-round appeal.

• Hardy and low-maintenance – Easy to grow in most gardens.

• Versatile – Suitable for formal or informal planting schemes.

Perfect For

• Borders and beds – Adds structure and evergreen form.

• Containers – Perfect for patios, terraces, or entrances.

• Low hedging or edging – Ideal for neat garden borders.

• Formal gardens – A modern alternative to box (Buxus) topiary.

Growing Tips

• Sun/Position: Prefers full sun or light shade.

• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil; tolerates sandy or chalky conditions.

• Hardiness: Hardy throughout most of the UK; may need shelter from very cold winds.

• Care: Very little pruning required – clip lightly once a year if needed to maintain its shape. Water regularly while establishing, especially in containers.

Looks Great With

• Other compact shrubs – Pair with Pittosporum ‘Tom Thumb’ or ‘Golden Ball’ for contrast.

• Grasses – Combine with Stipa tenuissima or Festuca glauca for texture.

• Evergreens – Works well with Hebe, Euonymus, or Photinia.

• Flowering shrubs – Complements Hydrangeas, Roses, and Lavender beautifully.

Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Golf Ball’ is a hardy, compact evergreen shrub that keeps its tidy, ball-like shape naturally. Perfect for low hedging, borders, or containers, it brings year-round structure, freshness, and contemporary style with almost no maintenance required.

Pittosporum Tenuifolium Golf Ball 4.5 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Evergreen

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.