Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Golf Ball’ – Golf Ball Pittosporum
Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Golf Ball’ – Golf Ball Pittosporum
Naturally rounded compact growth habit provides clean formal structure with minimal pruning requirements.
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About this tree
About this tree
- Mature height
- 80cm to 1.2m
- Mature width
- 80cm to 1.2m
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Golf Ball' PBR is a compact evergreen shrub that forms a tight rounded ball without any training. The small glossy leaves are fine and closely spaced along dark stems, so the outline stays clean and even. Occasional dark purple flowers appear in spring, though the plant is grown for its shape.
It grows in full sun to part shade in free draining soil, and takes coastal wind, salt spray and urban conditions in its stride. Growth is slow at 15 to 35 centimetres a year. Established plants handle light to moderate frost and dry spells, and suit temperate, coastal, subtropical and Mediterranean climates.
Expect around 1 metre tall and wide, which makes it useful for low borders, mass planting, pathway edging and pots either side of a doorway. Landscapers reach for it where a formal round shape is wanted without the clipping a box ball demands. It holds its form with very little work.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Golf Ball Pittosporum
What is Golf Ball Pittosporum?
'Golf Ball' is a compact New Zealand bred cultivar of Pittosporum tenuifolium, grown for its naturally rounded evergreen form. It makes a dense ball of fine glossy foliage roughly 1 metre across without needing to be shaped. It is used for low hedging, border planting and as a container specimen in formal gardens.
How big does it grow?
It settles at around 1 metre tall and 1 metre wide, occasionally a little larger in rich soil with plenty of water. The habit is naturally rounded, so it holds that size and shape on its own. A light trim after the spring flush keeps it tighter if you want to hold it smaller.
Can it grow in pots?
Yes, it is one of the better shrubs for a large container. Use a pot at least 400 millimetres across with quality potting mix and drainage holes that stay clear. Pots dry out faster than garden beds, so water regularly through summer and feed with a slow release fertiliser each spring.
Is it suitable for coastal positions?
Yes. It tolerates salt laden wind and sandy soil, which is why it turns up so often in beachside gardens. Give it free draining soil and it will cope with exposed positions once the roots are down. In the harshest front line sites, some shelter through the first year helps it establish.
How do I prune it?
Very little pruning is needed, because the round shape develops on its own. If you want it denser, shear lightly over the whole surface in late spring once the new growth hardens. Avoid cutting back into old bare wood, as pittosporums are slow to reshoot from it. A second light trim in summer is fine.
Is it frost tolerant?
Established plants take light to moderate frost. Growth is slow, so they take longer to reach that established state than a fast screening shrub, and a first winter in a frosty garden is worth protecting with mulch and a temporary cover. Hard repeated frost will mark the outer foliage.
How do I care for Golf Ball Pittosporum?
Water through the first two summers and during long dry periods after that. Keep mulch around the root zone but off the stem. Feed with a balanced slow release fertiliser in early spring. Check drainage before planting, since wet feet in heavy clay is the most common cause of failure with this plant.
Mature height & width
Mature height & width
- Mature height
- 80cm to 1.2m
- Mature width
- 80cm to 1.2m
Pot sizes & dimensions
Pot sizes & dimensions
| Pot / bag size | Width | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| 30cm Pot | 33cm | 30cm |
| 40cm/45L Pot | 44cm | 41.5cm |
| 50cm Pot / 70L Pot | 55cm | 41.8cm |
| 100L Bag | 50.6cm | 52.8cm |
| 150L Bag | 66cm | 55cm |
| 200L Bag | 71.5cm | 60.5cm |
| 300L Bag | 88cm | 63.8cm |
| 400L Bag | 99cm | 66cm |
| 500L Bag | 122cm | 66cm |
| 750L Bag | 134cm | 69cm |
| 1000L Bag | 146.3cm | 71.5cm |
| 2000L Bag | 176cm | 82.5cm |
General planting reference from our existing size guide. Actual containers can vary by supplier and batch; confirm exact dimensions if required.
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About Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Golf Ball’ PBR
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Golf Ball' PBR is a compact evergreen shrub that forms a tight rounded ball without any training. The small glossy leaves are fine and closely spaced along dark stems, so the outline stays clean and even. Occasional dark purple flowers appear in spring, though the plant is grown for its shape.
It grows in full sun to part shade in free draining soil, and takes coastal wind, salt spray and urban conditions in its stride. Growth is slow at 15 to 35 centimetres a year. Established plants handle light to moderate frost and dry spells, and suit temperate, coastal, subtropical and Mediterranean climates.
Expect around 1 metre tall and wide, which makes it useful for low borders, mass planting, pathway edging and pots either side of a doorway. Landscapers reach for it where a formal round shape is wanted without the clipping a box ball demands. It holds its form with very little work.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Golf Ball Pittosporum
What is Golf Ball Pittosporum?
'Golf Ball' is a compact New Zealand bred cultivar of Pittosporum tenuifolium, grown for its naturally rounded evergreen form. It makes a dense ball of fine glossy foliage roughly 1 metre across without needing to be shaped. It is used for low hedging, border planting and as a container specimen in formal gardens.
How big does it grow?
It settles at around 1 metre tall and 1 metre wide, occasionally a little larger in rich soil with plenty of water. The habit is naturally rounded, so it holds that size and shape on its own. A light trim after the spring flush keeps it tighter if you want to hold it smaller.
Can it grow in pots?
Yes, it is one of the better shrubs for a large container. Use a pot at least 400 millimetres across with quality potting mix and drainage holes that stay clear. Pots dry out faster than garden beds, so water regularly through summer and feed with a slow release fertiliser each spring.
Is it suitable for coastal positions?
Yes. It tolerates salt laden wind and sandy soil, which is why it turns up so often in beachside gardens. Give it free draining soil and it will cope with exposed positions once the roots are down. In the harshest front line sites, some shelter through the first year helps it establish.
How do I prune it?
Very little pruning is needed, because the round shape develops on its own. If you want it denser, shear lightly over the whole surface in late spring once the new growth hardens. Avoid cutting back into old bare wood, as pittosporums are slow to reshoot from it. A second light trim in summer is fine.
Is it frost tolerant?
Established plants take light to moderate frost. Growth is slow, so they take longer to reach that established state than a fast screening shrub, and a first winter in a frosty garden is worth protecting with mulch and a temporary cover. Hard repeated frost will mark the outer foliage.
How do I care for Golf Ball Pittosporum?
Water through the first two summers and during long dry periods after that. Keep mulch around the root zone but off the stem. Feed with a balanced slow release fertiliser in early spring. Check drainage before planting, since wet feet in heavy clay is the most common cause of failure with this plant.
- Foliage
Evergreen (foliage year round)
- Position
- Form
- Use
- Mature height
- 80cm to 1.2m
- Mature width
- 80cm to 1.2m
Planting Information
Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Golf Ball’ – Golf Ball Pittosporum
Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Golf Ball’ – Golf Ball Pittosporum is expected to grow 15cm to 35cm per year under suitable conditions.
Long Term Care For Your Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Golf Ball’ – Golf Ball Pittosporum
Planting Your Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Golf Ball’ – Golf Ball Pittosporum in Different Soil
Uses in my Garden
Uses in my Garden
Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Golf Ball’ – Golf Ball Pittosporum works in an:
Is Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Golf Ball’ – Golf Ball Pittosporum Evergreen or Deciduous?
Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Golf Ball’ – Golf Ball Pittosporum is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 80cm to 1.2m
Mature Width: 80cm to 1.2m
Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Golf Ball’ – Golf Ball Pittosporum is expected to grow 15cm to 35cm per year under suitable conditions.
Growth Rate of Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Golf Ball’ – Golf Ball Pittosporum
Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Golf Ball’ – Golf Ball Pittosporum is expected to grow 15cm to 35cm per year under suitable conditions.
They are considered to have a:
Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Golf Ball’ – Golf Ball Pittosporum
Is Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Golf Ball’ – Golf Ball Pittosporum frost tolerant?
Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Golf Ball’ – Golf Ball Pittosporum is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.
Does Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Golf Ball’ – Golf Ball Pittosporum Flower?
Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Golf Ball’ produces small dark purple fragrant flowers during spring, although the blooms are generally subtle against the dense foliage. The plant is primarily valued for its naturally rounded compact growth habit and fine-textured evergreen foliage.
Does Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Golf Ball’ – Golf Ball Pittosporum flower?
Flowering Period:
Flower Type:
Flower Colour:
Purple
Is Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Golf Ball’ – Golf Ball Pittosporum an Australian Native Tree?
No
Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Golf Ball’ – Golf Ball Pittosporum is Native to Derived from New Zealand Pittosporum tenuifolium breeding and compact landscape selections.
What is the Wildlife Value of Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Golf Ball’ – Golf Ball Pittosporum ?
Its dense evergreen foliage provides valuable shelter and habitat for beneficial insects and small birds throughout the year. Seasonal flowers may also attract pollinators including bees, supporting biodiversity within ornamental and low-maintenance landscapes.
How much Sunlight does Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Golf Ball’ – Golf Ball Pittosporum need?
Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Golf Ball’ – Golf Ball Pittosporum will thrive best in:
Preferred Soil?
Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Golf Ball’ performs best in well-drained loam or sandy soils with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. It will also tolerate a wide range of general garden soils provided drainage remains reliable. Avoid persistently wet or heavily compacted conditions unless significantly improved, as excess moisture can reduce root health and overall vigour. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then gradually reduce watering as the plant matures.
Is Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Golf Ball’ – Golf Ball Pittosporum Drought Tolerant?
Is Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Golf Ball’ – Golf Ball Pittosporum Drought tolerant?
As a young plant it benefits from regular watering to establish healthy dense growth, particularly during warmer weather. Once established, ‘Golf Ball’ shows good drought tolerance and performs reliably through dry periods, although occasional supplementary watering supports stronger foliage quality and vigour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Golf Ball’ PBR is loved for its Naturally rounded compact growth habit provides clean formal structure with minimal pruning requirements.
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Trachelospermum jasminoides Balls – Star Jasmine Balls
Trachelospermum jasminoides Balls – Star Jasmine Balls
Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Balls' is Star Jasmine grown and clipped into a dense evergreen sphere. The small glossy leaves sit tight on a woody framework, holding a clean rounded outline year round. White pinwheel flowers open in spring and carry a strong sweet scent right across a courtyard.
Ball specimens hold at about 1 to 1.5 metres tall and wide with light clipping. Full sun to part shade suits them, in any free draining soil. Growth is slow to moderate at 30 to 50 centimetres a year. They handle coastal exposure, light frost and dry spells once the roots are down.
Repeat them along a driveway, either side of an entry, or in pots on a terrace where a formal shape is wanted straight away. They read as structure in a planting scheme without the height of a hedge, and because the form is already trained, a new garden looks settled from the day it goes in.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Star Jasmine Balls
What are Star Jasmine Balls?
They are Trachelospermum jasminoides, the common Star Jasmine, grown and clipped into a dense evergreen sphere on a woody framework. Instead of climbing, the plant is trained into a self supporting rounded shape. The foliage is small, glossy and dark green, and the plant carries scented white flowers through spring.
How big do Star Jasmine Balls grow?
They hold at roughly 1 to 1.5 metres tall and 1 to 1.5 metres wide. Growth is slow to moderate at 30 to 50 centimetres a year, so a light clip once or twice a year keeps the ball tight at whatever size within that range suits the setting.
Do Star Jasmine Balls need sun or shade?
Full sun to part shade both work. Full sun gives the densest foliage and the heaviest flowering, while part shade produces slightly softer, more open growth and fewer flowers. Avoid deep shade, where the ball thins out and loses its outline. Morning sun with afternoon protection suits hot inland gardens.
Can Star Jasmine Balls be grown in pots?
Yes, and pots are one of the main uses. A container 50 to 60 centimetres wide with a quality free draining mix will hold a ball for years. Water more often than you would in the ground, especially in summer, and feed in spring and again in late summer. Refresh the mix every few years.
Are Star Jasmine Balls evergreen?
Yes, the foliage is held year round. The glossy dark green leaves take on a bronze tinge in cold weather and green up again in spring, but the plant never goes bare. That is what makes it useful as permanent structure in a scheme, particularly in winter once perennials have died back.
When do Star Jasmine Balls flower?
Flowering runs through spring, roughly September to November, and often carries into early summer in warmer districts. The white pinwheel flowers are small but produced in quantity, and the scent is strong on still evenings. Flowering is heaviest on plants in full sun that were not clipped hard just before bud set.
How do I prune and care for Star Jasmine Balls?
Clip lightly with hedging shears once after flowering and again in late summer if needed, taking only the new growth to keep the outline crisp. Water deeply in dry weather, mulch the base, and feed in early spring. The sap is milky and can irritate skin, so wear gloves when trimming.
Trachelospermum jasminoides Balls – Star Jasmine Balls
Westringia fruticosa – Coastal Rosemary
Westringia fruticosa – Coastal Rosemary
Westringia fruticosa, Coastal Rosemary, is an Australian native evergreen shrub from the headlands and dunes of the east coast. It builds a dense rounded bush of fine grey green leaves held in whorls, with small white to pale lilac flowers. Despite the common name it is not the culinary herb.
Mature plants sit at 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide, growing 30 to 60 centimetres a year, and they clip smaller without complaint. Full sun to part shade and sharp drainage are the requirements. Salt wind, sandy soil, drought and light to moderate frost are all handled.
It is a standard on coastal projects, road verges, council garden beds and exposed banks that need erosion cover. Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for an informal screen, or 80 centimetres for a clipped hedge. A single plant fills a 40 to 50 centimetre pot on a courtyard or balcony.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Coastal Rosemary
What is Coastal Rosemary?
Westringia fruticosa is an Australian native evergreen shrub from the headlands and dunes of the east coast. It forms a dense rounded bush of fine grey green leaves held in whorls, with small white to pale lilac flowers. Despite the common name it is not culinary rosemary and is not used in cooking.
How big does Coastal Rosemary grow?
Mature plants reach 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide. It clips readily to smaller dimensions and is often maintained at around a metre as a hedge or a low mound. Growth is moderate, roughly 30 to 60 centimetres a year, so it holds a trimmed shape well.
Is Coastal Rosemary suitable for coastal positions?
It is one of the best shrubs available for exposed coastal work. It grows naturally on sea cliffs and copes with salt laden wind, sand and reflected heat. It is used constantly on beachfront reserves, dune stabilisation projects and seaside gardens where little else holds a tidy shape.
When does Coastal Rosemary flower?
The main flush is spring and summer, roughly September through February, with scattered flowering at other times of the year in mild districts. The flowers are small, white to pale lilac and sit among the foliage rather than above it. Clipped hedges flower less than plants left to grow informally.
How far apart should I plant Coastal Rosemary for a hedge?
Space plants 80 centimetres apart for a tight formal hedge, or 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen. On banks and batters used for erosion cover, 1 metre in a staggered grid gives full ground coverage within about two growing seasons.
Can Coastal Rosemary grow in pots?
Yes. A pot 40 to 50 centimetres wide suits a single plant for a courtyard, entry or balcony. Use a free draining mix, because the roots will not tolerate sitting wet. Container plants need watering more often than those in the ground, plus a light trim to hold their shape.
How do I prune and care for Coastal Rosemary?
Trim lightly two or three times a year, taking the soft new growth and avoiding cuts into bare old wood, which reshoots poorly. Water through the first summer, then only in extended dry spells. On most soils it needs no feeding at all, and it resents heavy watering and poor drainage.
Westringia fruticosa – Coastal Rosemary
Westringia ‘Wynyabbie Blue’ – Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
Westringia ‘Wynyabbie Blue’ – Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
Westringia 'Wynyabbie Blue' is a hardy Australian native shrub grown for its lilac blue flowers, which are larger and more freely carried than those of the common white forms. Narrow grey green leaves sit in neat whorls on a dense rounded frame that holds its shape through the year.
Expect 1.5 to 2 metres in height and width at maturity, at 30 to 60 centimetres a year. Full sun brings the heaviest flowering, though part shade is accepted. Drainage matters above everything else, after which it takes salt wind, sandy or gravelly ground, drought and light to moderate frost.
Mass plantings on batters, median strips and coastal frontages are where it earns its keep, and it clips into a low hedge of about a metre without losing its flowering. Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for an informal screen. One plant fills a 40 to 50 centimetre pot neatly.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
What is Westringia Wynyabbie Blue?
Westringia 'Wynyabbie Blue' is a hardy Australian native shrub grown for its lilac blue flowers, which are larger and more freely carried than those of the common white forms. Narrow grey green leaves sit in neat whorls on a dense rounded frame. It is evergreen and holds its structure all year.
How big does Wynyabbie Blue grow?
It reaches 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide at maturity, growing 30 to 60 centimetres a year. It clips comfortably to around a metre if you want a lower hedge, and it will hold that height indefinitely given two or three light trims a year.
When does Wynyabbie Blue flower?
From spring right through autumn, roughly September to May, with sporadic flowers in winter in mild districts. The lilac blue flowers open in flushes rather than all at once, so there is usually some colour on the plant. Flowering is heaviest in full sun on lean, well drained soil.
Is Wynyabbie Blue drought tolerant?
Yes. Once the roots are established it needs very little water and copes with extended dry periods, which is why it is used on unirrigated median strips and road verges. Drainage matters more than watering, since the plant will die in soggy ground long before it dies of thirst.
Is Wynyabbie Blue suitable for coastal positions?
It is. Salt laden wind, sandy soils and reflected heat are all handled, and it is planted routinely on foreshore reserves and beachside gardens. In very exposed frontal positions the plant stays lower and denser than it would inland, which generally suits the situation anyway.
How far apart should I plant Wynyabbie Blue for a hedge?
Use 80 centimetres between plants for a clipped formal hedge, or 1 to 1.5 metres for a dense informal screen. For mass planting on banks and median strips, 1 metre in a staggered pattern gives full coverage within about two growing seasons and shades out most weeds.
How do I prune and care for Wynyabbie Blue?
Trim lightly after each flowering flush, taking soft growth only. Cutting back into bare old wood leaves gaps that will not fill in, so stay on top of it rather than letting it get away. Water through the first summer, then rarely. Avoid rich soils and heavy fertiliser.
Westringia ‘Wynyabbie Blue’ – Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
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