Pittosporum tenuifolium Beach Ball - Kohuhu
Pittosporum tenuifolium Beach Ball - Kohuhu
Pittosporum tenuifolium Beach Ball - Kohuhu
Pittosporum tenuifolium Beach Ball - Kohuhu
Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘TREW01’ Beach Ball
Tawhiwhi, Kohuhu, Black Matipo, New Zealand Pittosporum
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Description
Pittosporum tenuifolium Beach Ball (‘TREW01’) is a pittosporum with a naturally rounded habit and evergreen foliage, which can be an excellent substitute for boxwood in mild climates. It can be used in borders and low hedges by the sea or in well-sheltered gardens. Its small, bright green leaves form a very neat mass, attractive in all seasons. It also makes a beautiful specimen in a large pot on a terrace, when it will need protection in winter.
This cultivar belongs to the Pittosporaceae family and derives from the species Pittosporum tenuifolium, the New Zealand pittosporum or small-leaved pittosporum. The type species is an evergreen shrub endemic to the islands of New Zealand, found mainly on forest edges and along sheltered coasts.
'Beach Ball' is a horticultural selection by New Zealand nurseryman Peter Trewavas, distributed under the cultivar name ‘TREW01’ by several Publishers, notably Plantipp and GlobePlanter. It is a particularly compact selection. The shrub has a naturally rounded habit, very branched from the base. Its growth is slow to moderate: it reaches 1 m to 1.20 m in height and 1.20 to 1.50 m in width after about ten years in the ground, slightly less in a pot. The thin and flexible stems quickly take on a very dark brown to almost black hue, which highlights the foliage. The fibrous and rather shallow root system spreads out in a mat without suckering or lifting paving. The foliage is evergreen, remaining on the plant in winter. The small leaves measure 2 to 3 cm long; they are ovate, thick, with a very slightly wavy margin. The young spring leaves are a light, zesty green, then become medium green to shiny grey-green.
Flowering occurs from June to July, depending on the region. Small, campanulate, purplish-brown flowers open in the leaf axils. They are composed of five thick petals and are small but emit a sweet fragrance, more noticeable in the evening and in mild weather.
In the garden, Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Beach Ball' can be used as an accent in large borders, in low hedges, or in a pot on a sheltered terrace. Its dense, ball-like appearance complements the straight lines of a path or a low wall. It can be paired with the coloured foliage of Phormium ‘Jester’ or Cotinus coggygria ‘Dusky Maiden’ to create strong contrasts. As a groundcover, you can plant Liriope muscari 'Ingwersen' or lesser periwinkle 'Josefine'.
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Planting and care
Plant Pittosporum Beach Ball in spring in a fertile, loose, well-drained soil. It tolerates lime and particularly appreciates soils rich in silt. When planting, mix leaf mould and coarse sand into your garden soil at a rate of 50%. Water your young plant copiously once or twice a week to encourage establishment. Once established (after 2 or 3 years), this shrub will not require watering in summer. In very dry regions, occasional summer watering will be welcome.
Not very hardy (-8°/-10°C), choose a warm location, in full sun and sheltered from prevailing winds. Mulch the base immediately. Position it along a south-facing wall in regions with harsh winters. In cooler climates, cover it with a winter fleece or shelter it in a frost-free conservatory over winter. In the event of a severe winter (prolonged cold, snow), prune hard; the plant will regrow and the "ball" will reform. Prune flush to the ground in the most severe cases; it is likely to regrow from the stump, quite late in spring.
Pittosporum tenuifolium can be susceptible to Phytophthora, a fungus that attacks the collar and roots in soils that are both permanently warm and damp.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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