PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium Silver Ball

Pittospore nain à petites feuilles Silver Ball

Native to New Zealand, Pittosporum tenuifolium Silver Ball is a refined, dwarf selection with a naturally rounded shape and attractive evergreen foliage. Its dense, glossy green leaves edged with creamy-silver margins give this plant a luminous presence year-round. Ideal for precise, low-maintenance designs, it thrives in containers, borders, and contemporary landscapes.

0,8 à 1 m x 0,8 à 1 m Very compact, bushy, spherical

Evergreen Green with creamy-silver margins

Full sun to partial shade

from May to June Dark purple to nearly black

Down to -8 / -10 °C

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Characteristics of Pittosporum tenuifolium Silver Ball

Pittosporum tenuifolium Silver Ball stands out for its natural globe-shaped form and luminous variegated foliage. Its small, evergreen leaves are densely arranged and display an elegant creamy-silver margin, providing all-season interest. In late spring, it bears small, dark purple flowers with a subtle fragrance. With slow, uniform growth, this cultivar is ideal for professionals seeking visual consistency and minimal pruning requirements in repeated plantings or formal layouts.

How to use Pittosporum tenuifolium Silver Ball ?

Thanks to its neat, compact habit and decorative foliage, Silver Ball is perfect for low borders, ornamental hedges, structural planting, and containers on terraces or patios. It fits seamlessly into contemporary gardens, Mediterranean-inspired landscapes, and urban settings. The bright foliage pairs well with darker plants, grasses, or graphic perennials, enhancing contrast and rhythm in planting schemes.

Growing tips for Pittosporum tenuifolium Silver Ball

Plant Pittosporum tenuifolium Silver Ball in light, well-drained soils with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. Spring or autumn are the preferred planting seasons, spacing 60 to 80 cm apart depending on use. Position in full sun to partial shade for best foliage colour and compact habit. Water regularly during establishment, then moderately once rooted. Pruning is optional and should be limited to light shaping in spring. Apply mulch and balanced fertiliser in early spring to support healthy, uniform growth.