Pittosporum ‘Tenuifolium Golden Ball’ — Evergreen Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 3L Pot
Pittosporum ‘Tenuifolium Golden Ball’ — Evergreen Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 3L Pot
Pittosporum ‘Tenuifolium Golden Ball’ — a hardy garden shrub with flowering late spring. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as an established specimen in a 3L pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Evergreen shrub
- Mature size: Up to 1 m × 1 m
- Flowering: Late Spring (small, dark purple, honey-scented flowers)
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade, Sheltered
- Attracts: Bees and Pollinators
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 3L pot
The detail
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Golden Ball' is a beautifully compact, naturally rounded evergreen shrub prized for its bright golden-green foliage held on distinctive dark, almost black stems. This eye-catching contrast makes it an outstanding choice for adding year-round colour and structure to borders, containers and smaller gardens. In late spring, small dark purple, honey-scented flowers may appear amongst the foliage, adding subtle charm and attracting pollinators.
'Golden Ball' is one of the more compact cultivars of Pittosporum tenuifolium, forming a dense, bushy dome shape with minimal pruning required. It is well suited to sheltered positions in full sun or partial shade and thrives in well-drained soil. This variety is also an excellent choice for low hedging, topiary or as a standalone specimen plant in a patio container.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Golden Ball' |
| Mature size | Up to 1 m × 1 m |
| Growth habit | Compact, Dense, Naturally Rounded Evergreen Shrub |
| Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade, Sheltered |
| Flowering | Late Spring (small, dark purple, honey-scented flowers) |
| Attracts | Bees and Pollinators |
| Best for | Borders, Containers, Low Hedging, Topiary, Courtyard Gardens |
Frequently asked
How big will it grow?
Up to 1 m × 1 m. Most established shrubs reach mature size within 3–5 years.
When should I plant it?
Container-grown shrubs can be planted year-round in the UK, but autumn and spring give the best establishment. Avoid planting in extreme heat or frozen ground.
When does it flower?
Expect flowers from late spring (small, dark purple, honey-scented flowers).
What size pot does it arrive in?
Supplied as a single specimen in 3L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.