PITTOSPORUM Silver Ball Ball

A compact evergreen pittosporum forming a naturally spherical mound of fine silver-green foliage, ideal for containers, low hedging and clipped structure. Thrives in sun or light shade in moist but well-drained, fertile soil; shelter from cold winds. Small, dark purple, lightly scented flowers may appear in late spring to early summer; prune lightly after flowering to maintain the neat ball shape.

Position: Sun or light shade Rate of Growth: Moderate Soil: Moist but well-drained, fertile soil Hardiness: Hardy in most UK regions (approx. RHS H4); shelter from cold winds Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Plant at a Glance

light:sun
light:light-shade
facing:south
facing:west
facing:east
facing:north
soiltype:moderate-fertile
soilmoisture:normal
foliage:evergreen
flowering:may
flowering:june
flowercolour:purple
leafcolour:silver
size:60-90cm
gardenstyle:architectural
gardenstyle:formal