Pittosporum Ten. Golden Ball 5 Litre Pot

Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Golden Ball’ – Compact Evergreen with Golden Foliage

Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Golden Ball’ is a compact, dome-shaped evergreen shrub with luminous golden-green foliage that brings brightness and structure to the garden all year round. Naturally rounded and easy to maintain, it’s ideal for borders, containers, or low hedging, offering a cheerful contrast to darker evergreens. As the name suggests, its tidy, ball-like form requires little pruning, making it a perfect choice for low-maintenance gardens.

Seasonal Highlights

• Spring: Fresh, golden foliage emerges, adding instant brightness.

• Summer: Leaves mature to a softer lime-green, retaining their glow in full sun.

• Autumn: Evergreen canopy stays neat and vibrant.

• Winter: Compact, golden-green mound adds light and structure to bare borders.

Key Features

• Golden foliage – Bright yellow-green tones illuminate garden spaces.

• Compact, rounded habit – Naturally forms a neat ball shape without heavy pruning.

• Evergreen – Provides colour and structure all year round.

• Low maintenance – Easy to grow and keeps its shape naturally.

• Hardy and versatile – Thrives in a range of soils and conditions.

Perfect For

• Borders and mixed planting – Adds colour contrast and evergreen form.

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

• Low hedging or edging – Compact size makes it ideal for structure in small spaces.

• Contemporary gardens – Works beautifully in modern, minimalist designs.

Growing Tips

• Sun/Position: Prefers full sun or light shade; best colour in full sun.

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

• Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens; shelter from very cold winds if exposed.

• Care: Trim lightly in late spring or early summer to maintain its natural round shape. Water regularly until established, especially in pots.

Looks Great With

• Dark evergreens – Contrast with Pittosporum ‘Tom Thumb’ or Hebe ‘Red Edge’.

• Grasses – Combine with Stipa or Festuca for texture and movement.

• Flowering shrubs – Pair with Hydrangeas, Lavatera, or Roses for colour balance.

• Mediterranean plants – Complements Lavender, Rosemary, or Euonymus.

Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Golden Ball’ is a bright, compact evergreen shrub with cheerful golden-green foliage and a naturally rounded shape. Hardy, low-maintenance, and ideal for year-round structure, it’s perfect for borders, containers, and modern or traditional gardens alike.

Pittosporum Ten. Golden Ball 5 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Semi Hardy Fast Growing Purple 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.