Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Gold Star'

Gold Star Kohuhu

Evergreen Shrub

Wonderfully bright and cheery foliage looks great year-round. Plant in sheltered location or in a container that can be protected during harsh winter conditions. May be difficult to locate (I purchased mine from Cistus Nursery a while ago) but consider Pittosporum tenuifolium Golf Ball' as a suitable sub. Its foliage isn't variegated, but it's also a compact grower.

Growing Conditions

Zone: 8, 9, 10

Exposure: Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade

Water Needs: Average, Low, Occasional, Regular / Even

Description

Size: 30 - 48 tall x 30 - 48 wide
Shape / Form: Rounded
Foliage Texture: Fine
Foliage Quality: Fine

Features: Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance, Winter Interest, Year-round Interest

Foliage Color: Variegated, Green

Fruit Description: Black

Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Container, Hedges and Screens, Mixed Border, Small Gardens, Structure / Foundation
Special Situations: Courtyard / Urban Garden

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Year-round Interest, Three Seasons of Interest
Position / Role: mid-plane filler
Plant Behavior: Tender

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: low

Suitable Substitutes

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Golf Ball' | Gold Ball Kohuhu

Perfect Partners

Thuja occidentalis 'Autumn Moon' | Dwarf Golden Eastern Arborvitae