Is kohuhu an evergreen?
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb' (Kohuhu) is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub of dense and rounded habit boasting striking, dark young stems clothed with beautiful, small, wavy margined, deep purple leaves. They contrast nicely with the pale green young growth and provide striking color year-round.
What is Pittosporum kohuhu?
Tolerating seaside conditions, full sun or shade, heat, and drought, Pittosporum are terrific in hedges, screens, and effective in containers and raised planters. Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Abbotsbury Gold' (Kohuhu) is a large, bushy, evergreen shrub boasting rounded leathery golden-yellow leaves margined with dark green.
Why is it called a golf ball plant?
The name "golf ball" was given because it it is an ideal alternative to the traditional Box plant, trimmed to a round shape. A Pittosporum Golf Ball will achieve a 1.2 m / 4ft height and spread in as little as three years - a Box plant would take eight years or so.
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How do you prune Kohuhu?
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Is Pittosporum evergreen golf ball?
Pittosporum Tenuifolium Golf Ball is a compact, low-growing, bushy and rounded evergreen shrub. It has black stems which are slender and bear glossy, bright green, oval leaves.
How do you take care of a golf ball plant?
Pittosporum Golf Ball can withstand periodic drought once established, and has excellent tolerance to wind and heavy rains. Plant Golf Ball out in the full sun or part shade. Part shade is best in hot, dry climates. Pittosporum Golfball is seriously low maintenance, naturally forming a low dense hedge without trimming.
Is Pittosporum golf ball deer resistant?
The flowers are generally insignificant, though they bear clusters of small flowers, followed by more conspicuous fruit. They tolerate full sun or partial shade and require regular watering. Pittosporum are not deer resistant, however, and are susceptible to aphids and scale insects.
How quickly does Pittosporum golf ball grow?
Pittosporum Tenuifolium Golf Ball A Pittosporum Golf Ball will achieve a 1.2 m / 4ft height and spread in as little as three years - a Box plant would take eight years or so. It's ideal for smaller or medium sized gardens, normally grown as a single specimen. The lime-green foliage looks good all year long.
How far apart do you plant Pittosporum golf ball?
How to plant and grow pittosporum. Prepare the soil before planting by blending in some compost. If growing this plant as a screen or hedge, the spacing is generally around 1m, but this depends on how high you want the hedge to grow. The lower the hedge, the closer together you should plant.
How big do golf ball plants get?
Grows up to 1m.
Why is my golf ball plant dying?
Excessive watering/overly wet soils and/or poor drainage are the major killers when it comes to Pittosporum in backyards.
Which pittosporum is best?
1. Kohuhu. This variety is a good hedge plant with small oval-shaped and pointed mid-green leaves. Grow this fast-growing specimen in full sun to partial shade.
How do you care for pittosporum?
Provide the pittosporum plant 1 inch of water every five to seven days so it establishes a deep and extensive root system. Although moderately drought tolerant, pittosporums begin to show signs of wear if the soil is left too dry. Mulching the soil around the plant helps preserve moisture and keeps roots cool.
Will deer eat pittosporum?
It attracts visual attention and is resistant to deer, drought, insects, diseases and heat. If you like fragrance, Pittosporum Tobira 'Variegata' has fragrant flowers.
How do I prune pittosporum?
Hedges and clipped shapesThese are best pruned from mid-spring to late summer.Pittosporums form loose hedges and clipped shapes. To ensure even foliage coverage, trim two to three times during the growing season. The last cut should be in late summer (August)
WHERE TO BUY PITTOSPORUM TENUIFOLIUM
Pittosporum are widely sold as potted plants in garden centres and from online plant companies. Online companies hold the largest choice of varieties. The National Collection of Pittosporum is held at Bicton College in Budleigh Salterton but is not open to individuals.
HOW AND WHEN TO PLANT A NEW PITTOSPORUM
Choose a full sun to partial shade position. The plant needs some air circulation so although it will thrive against a wall or fence, avoid planting it in the corner of two walls fences. See the section on varieties below for planting distances.
CARE OF PITTOSPORUM TENUIFOLIUM
These really are very low maintenance shrubs and can be left entirely to their own devices in most garden situations. We recommend a twice yearly feed with Blood, Fish and Bone in March and September to ensure they don't suffer mineral deficiencies on poor soils. They are drought tolerant so only water in the very driest conditions.
HOW AND WHEN TO PRUNE PITTOSPORUM TENUIFOLIUM
Pittosporum don't need pruning to keep them healthy, they can be left to grow to their natural shape. However some gardeners do prune them once or twice a year top maintain a good shape. They respond to pruning very well and their narrow leaves don't brown at the edges when cut. Simply prune to the shape and size you require.
GROWING PITTOSPORUM TENUIFOLIUM IN CONTAINERS
The main need for growing Pittosporum in containers is to water them so that the compost is kept moist but not water-logged. Rainwater collected from a water butt is the best source of water for this shrub in containers.
PESTS AND DISEASES OF PITTOSPORUM
Pittosporum are generally healthy plants with the problems noted below being caused by cooler than average conditions or water-logging.
HOW AND WHEN TO PROPAGATE PITTOSPORUM
There are two common methods for propagating Pittosporum, cuttings and from seed, neither is guaranteed success! The seeds take at least two months to germinate, often as long as four months so we don't recommend this as a method of propagation.
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Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Abbotsbury Gold' (Kohuhu)
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Abbotsbury Gold' (Kohuhu) is a large, bushy, evergreen shrub boasting rounded leathery golden-yellow leaves margined with dark green. They provide a luminous and dense variegated foliage year-round.
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Elizabeth' (Kohuhu)
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Elizabeth' (Kohuhu) is an upright, rounded, evergreen shrub boasting beautiful, oval, wavy-edged, gray-green leaves edged with cream and pink, in all seasons. In winter and cool weather, the pink becomes more pronounced.
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Marjorie Channon' (Kohuhu)
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Marjorie Channon' (Kohuhu) is a slow-growing evergreen shrub of rounded pyramidal habit boasting beautiful, small, oval, gray-green leaves narrowly margined with cream. They contrast nicely against the dark stems and provide a luminous and dense variegated foliage year-round.
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Queen' (Kohuhu)
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Queen' (Kohuhu) is a bushy, evergreen shrub of dense and compact habit boasting beautiful, small, rounded gray-green leaves narrowly margined with creamy-white. The leaves are tinged different shades of pink in winter.
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tandara Gold' (Kohuhu)
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tandara Gold' (Kohuhu) is a large, bushy, evergreen shrub or small tree boasting beautiful, small, leathery, yellow-green leaves adorned with irregular, dark green margins. They provide a luminous and dense variegated foliage year-round.
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb' (Kohuhu)
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb' (Kohuhu) is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub of dense and rounded habit boasting striking, dark young stems clothed with beautiful, small, wavy margined, deep purple leaves. They contrast nicely with the pale green young growth and provide striking color year-round.
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Variegatum' (Kohuhu)
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Variegatum' (Kohuhu) is an upright, rounded, evergreen shrub or small tree boasting beautiful, small, rounded, wavy-edged, gray-green leaves narrowly margined with creamy-white. They provide a luminous and dense variegated foliage year-round.
Care Instructions
Plant Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Elfin’ in well-draining soil and water after the soil has dried completely. This variety is both heat-tolerant and shade tolerant giving you freedom to plant almost anywhere. While generally a low-maintenance plant, you can prune it to a desired shape.
Planting Ideas
This plant looks great year-round planted as a low hedge framing a driveway, walkway or even a flower bed. It also looks great in large formal gardens, in containers and, with a little shearing can be an easy choice for landscape designs with clean geometric shapes.
