{"product_id":"pittosporum-golf-ball","title":"Pittosporum Golf Ball","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"k8z1si\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"62\"\u003ePittosporum tenuifolium ‘Golf Ball’ (Golf Ball Pittosporum)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"330\"\u003ePittosporum ‘Golf Ball’ is a compact, evergreen shrub valued for its naturally rounded shape and dense, fine-textured foliage. It is widely used in modern landscapes, borders, and container planting where a neat, structured form is required with minimal maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"525\"\u003eThe plant forms a tight, spherical mound of small, bright green leaves. Its naturally uniform shape requires little to no pruning, making it ideal for low-maintenance and formal garden designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"530\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ma7m6t\" data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"547\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"673\"\u003e‘Golf Ball’ is known for its naturally rounded growth habit, maintaining a near-perfect ball shape without regular trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"773\"\u003eIts dense foliage provides a clean, structured look suitable for contemporary and formal planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"852\"\u003eIt is hardy and adaptable, performing well in a variety of garden conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"857\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"18918vg\" data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"883\"\u003eGrowth Habit and Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"932\"\u003eThis variety grows as a compact, rounded shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eIt typically reaches 60 to 90 cm in height and width, forming a tight ball shape. Growth rate is moderate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1evwddo\" data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1yjlpdk\" data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003eLight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003ePerforms best in full sun to partial shade. Full sun promotes denser growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"rthh5f\" data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003eRequires regular watering during establishment. Once established, it prefers moderate watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003eWater during extended dry periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"p3fpbz\" data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003ePrefers well-draining soil and is adaptable to a wide range of soil types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"14lz4ze\" data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003eTemperature and Climate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003eSuitable for temperate to warm climates. It tolerates wind, coastal conditions, and light frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"s27ty0\" data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003eVery low maintenance. Minimal pruning is required due to its naturally compact shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003eLight trimming can be done if a more defined shape is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003eFertilise during the growing season to maintain healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1762\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1lt9dvm\" data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1780\"\u003eCommon Issues\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1820\"\u003ePoor drainage may lead to root issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003eReduced density may occur in low light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003eGenerally pest and disease resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1905\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"mu966k\" data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1964\"\u003ePittosporum ‘Golf Ball’ is suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"2078\"\u003eBorders and edging\u003cbr data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"1987\"\u003eMass planting\u003cbr data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2003\"\u003eFormal gardens\u003cbr data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003eContainer planting\u003cbr data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2041\"\u003eCourtyards and patios\u003cbr data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2065\"\u003eLow hedging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003eIts natural shape makes it ideal for structured designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2141\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"8r6oui\" data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2174\"\u003eSpecification and Care Chart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"4058\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2276\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2276\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2201\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2276\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"4058\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2474\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2400\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2474\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003ePittosporum tenuifolium ‘Golf Ball’\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2475\" data-end=\"2573\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2475\" data-end=\"2499\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2499\" data-end=\"2573\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eGolf Ball Pittosporum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2672\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2598\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"2672\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eEvergreen shrub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2673\" data-end=\"2771\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2673\" data-end=\"2697\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2697\" data-end=\"2771\"\u003e60 cm to 90 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2772\" data-end=\"2870\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2772\" data-end=\"2796\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2796\" data-end=\"2870\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCompact, spherical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"2969\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"2895\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2895\" data-end=\"2969\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2970\" data-end=\"3068\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2970\" data-end=\"2994\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eLight Conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2994\" data-end=\"3068\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3069\" data-end=\"3167\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3069\" data-end=\"3093\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eDirect Sunlight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3093\" data-end=\"3167\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003ePreferred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3168\" data-end=\"3266\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3168\" data-end=\"3192\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eWatering Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3192\" data-end=\"3266\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eModerate once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3267\" data-end=\"3365\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3267\" data-end=\"3291\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSoil Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3291\" data-end=\"3365\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eWell-draining, adaptable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3366\" data-end=\"3464\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3366\" data-end=\"3390\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eDrainage Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3390\" data-end=\"3464\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eEssential\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3465\" data-end=\"3563\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3465\" data-end=\"3489\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eTemperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3489\" data-end=\"3563\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eTemperate to warm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3564\" data-end=\"3662\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3564\" data-end=\"3588\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFrost Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3588\" data-end=\"3662\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eLight frost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3663\" data-end=\"3761\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3663\" data-end=\"3687\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eDrought Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3687\" data-end=\"3761\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3762\" data-end=\"3860\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3762\" data-end=\"3786\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMaintenance Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3786\" data-end=\"3860\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eVery low\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3861\" data-end=\"3959\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3861\" data-end=\"3885\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFertiliser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3885\" data-end=\"3959\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eGeneral-purpose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3960\" data-end=\"4058\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3960\" data-end=\"3984\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eToxicity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3984\" data-end=\"4058\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eNot commonly regarded as toxic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4060\" data-end=\"4063\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14mjbow\" data-start=\"4065\" data-end=\"4097\"\u003eFAQ – Pittosporum ‘Golf Ball’\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4099\" data-end=\"4188\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4099\" data-end=\"4142\"\u003eDoes it need pruning to keep its shape?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4142\" data-end=\"4145\"\u003eNo, it naturally maintains a rounded shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4190\" data-end=\"4293\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4190\" data-end=\"4226\"\u003eIs it suitable for small spaces?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4226\" data-end=\"4229\"\u003eYes, its compact size makes it ideal for small gardens and pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4295\" data-end=\"4384\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4295\" data-end=\"4335\"\u003eDoes it tolerate coastal conditions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4335\" data-end=\"4338\"\u003eYes, it performs well in coastal environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4386\" data-end=\"4480\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4386\" data-end=\"4412\"\u003eDoes it need full sun?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4412\" data-end=\"4415\"\u003eFull sun promotes best growth, though partial shade is tolerated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4482\" data-end=\"4545\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4482\" data-end=\"4508\"\u003eIs it low maintenance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4508\" data-end=\"4511\"\u003eYes, it requires very little care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4547\" data-end=\"4625\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4547\" data-end=\"4572\"\u003eHow big does it grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4572\" data-end=\"4575\"\u003eTypically reaches 60 to 90 cm in height and width.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Nurso","offers":[{"title":"140mm","offer_id":51731098042664,"sku":null,"price":18.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/6847\/6200\/files\/701ee689-0d2b-4a2a-9c7f-0463cf684f00.png?v=1778030096","url":"https:\/\/www.thenurso.au\/products\/pittosporum-golf-ball","provider":"The Nurso","version":"1.0","type":"link"}