PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium Brin de soleil (sélection gold star)

Pittospore à petites feuilles Brin de soleil (sélection gold star)

Pittosporum tenuifolium Brin de Soleil (Gold Star selection) is a dense, evergreen ornamental shrub with bright chartreuse foliage that brings contrast and light to landscape compositions. Native to New Zealand’s dry coastal regions, this compact cultivar offers excellent wind resistance and performs well in Mediterranean-style or coastal gardens, while also producing lightly fragrant spring flowers.

~1,5 m x 1 m Dense, compact, bushy

Evergreen Bright lime-green (anise-green)

Full sun to partial shade

from April to May Purplish to violet (discreet)

Down to ~ −7 /−10  °C

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Characteristics of Pittosporum tenuifolium Brin de Soleil

Pittosporum tenuifolium Brin de Soleil (Gold Star selection) is a refined, low-growing cultivar of the New Zealand pittosporum, selected for its luminous, fine-textured foliage. Leaves are small, oval, slightly wavy, and exhibit a rich lime to anise green hue. Branches may mature to dark purple or nearly black, adding further ornamental value. Its compact structure makes it ideal for tightly arranged planting schemes. Small, purple spring flowers appear discreetly and release a subtle fragrance. The plant performs well in windy, dry, or poor soils, and is suitable for both urban and coastal landscapes.

How to use Pittosporum tenuifolium Brin de Soleil ?

Due to its evergreen foliage and compact shape, Pittosporum tenuifolium Brin de Soleil (Gold Star selection) is perfectly suited for low hedging, formal beds, container planting, or structural accents in perennial borders. Its bright foliage provides visual contrast when combined with Mediterranean plants such as lavender, rosemary, or ornamental grasses. In temperate and coastal regions, it thrives in open ground as a wind-resistant shrub. In colder areas, it is best grown in pots or raised planters to facilitate winter protection.

Best practices for growing Pittosporum tenuifolium Brin de Soleil

This cultivar Brin de Soleil (Gold Star selection) prefers well-drained soils, from neutral to calcareous, and thrives in full sun or partial shade. Plant in spring or autumn with ~80 cm spacing in group plantings or hedges. Apply organic mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. During establishment, water regularly, then reduce frequency once the plant is settled. Annual light pruning after flowering helps maintain its compact form. In cold regions, consider container culture to allow for easy winter sheltering, or use protective coverings to guard against frost.