Pittosporum ‘Golf Ball’ is a compact, naturally rounded evergreen shrub selected for its dense growth and neat spherical shape. Its small, glossy green foliage forms a tight mound with minimal pruning, making it ideal for low hedging, border edging, formal garden designs, and feature pots.
Light requirement: Full sun to part shade
Water requirement: Moderate
Watering frequency: Regular during establishment; occasional once established
Soil: Well-draining soil; adaptable to most soil types
Skill level: Beginner
Growth rate: Moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, excellent for pots and structured displays
Mature Height: 0.8–1 m
Mature Width: 0.8–1 m (naturally rounded)
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Moderate once established
Frost Tolerant: Yes (tolerates light to moderate frost)
Wind Tolerant: Moderate; suitable for coastal gardens with some protection
Leaf colour: Glossy mid to dark green
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: 2–4 cm long, small and rounded
Flower Colour: Dark purple to maroon (small and inconspicuous)
Flower Shape: Star-shaped
Flower Fragrance: Light honey scent
Flower Season: Spring
Pittosporum ‘Golf Ball’ is a compact, naturally rounded evergreen shrub selected for its dense growth and neat spherical shape. Its small, glossy green foliage forms a tight mound with minimal pruning, making it ideal for low hedging, border edging, formal garden designs, and feature pots.
Light requirement: Full sun to part shade
Water requirement: Moderate
Watering frequency: Regular during establishment; occasional once established
Soil: Well-draining soil; adaptable to most soil types
Skill level: Beginner
Growth rate: Moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, excellent for pots and structured displays
Mature Height: 0.8–1 m
Mature Width: 0.8–1 m (naturally rounded)
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Moderate once established
Frost Tolerant: Yes (tolerates light to moderate frost)
Wind Tolerant: Moderate; suitable for coastal gardens with some protection
Leaf colour: Glossy mid to dark green
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: 2–4 cm long, small and rounded
Flower Colour: Dark purple to maroon (small and inconspicuous)
Flower Shape: Star-shaped
Flower Fragrance: Light honey scent
Flower Season: Spring
