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Pittosporum tenuifolium Gold Star - Kohuhu

Pittosporum tenuifolium Gold Star
Tawhiwhi, Kohuhu, Black Matipo, New Zealand Pittosporum

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A variety of Pittosporum for a mild climate, equipped with small evergreen foliage that is particularly bright! From spring, its young shoots and foliage are adorned with lime-green shades, enhanced by large white central veins and dark green margins. The stems gradually darken to black, highlighting the fine and dense branches of this shrub and the brightness of its foliage. In summer, the shrub blooms with small, unspectacular flowers that have the advantage of smelling strongly of honey and vanilla. Not very hardy but resistant to dry soils and sea spray, it is an excellent choice for an informal hedge by the sea or for bringing light to a dark planting bed in the Mediterranean. Plant in the sun in well-drained soil.
Flower size
1 cm
Height at maturity
2 m
Spread at maturity
1.50 m
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -9°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time February to May, September to October
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Description

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Gold Star' is an ornamental variety known for its very bright variegated evergreen foliage. In spring, its young shoots are very bright before turning reddish-brown and then black, creating a striking contrast against its golden appearance. The foliage is a mass of small, leathery, ovate, and glossy leaves in a very light yellow colour, enhanced by a large white central vein and irregular dark green margins. It forms a medium-sized shrub with a dense and compact habit, particularly useful for creating year-round privacy hedges. In summer, its tiny blackish-purple flowers gather in inconspicuous clusters but release a strong honey-scented fragrance, especially during warmer nights. Due to its low hardiness and resistance to drought and salt, it is an ideal shrub for Mediterranean gardens and coastal gardens. Plant it in a sheltered sunny spot, in neutral to alkaline, well-drained soil. Elsewhere, grow it in a container on a balcony or patio and bring it indoors before the frosts arrive.

This shrub belongs to the Pittosporaceae family and is native to dry regions located east of the New Zealand Alps. The 'Gold Star' variety gradually forms a very dense, bushy, and compact shrub that reaches 2m (7ft) in height and 1.50m (5ft) in width. Its slender branching stems are initially bright green before turning reddish-brown and then black. They bear evergreen, alternate, entire, ovate, thick, glossy, leathery leaves with undulate edges. The leaves are small, measuring no more than 3 to 4 cm (1 to 2in) in length and 1.5 to 2 cm (1in) in width. They are yellow, illuminated by a pure white central vein and bordered by irregular dark green margins. The flowers occurs from May to June. The small star-shaped flowers, less than 1 cm (1in) in diameter, discreetly emerge from the axils of the leaves and emit a honey-scented fragrance, especially noticeable at night. They are followed by the formation of a few round fruits that start green and then turn almost black when ripe.

Hardy up to -7C°/-10C°,  Pittosporum 'Gold Star' requires a dry, not too chalky, well-drained soil and a warm, sunny position protected from prevailing winds. It is preferable to grow it in a pot in climates where the winter is very cold. In mild climates, it can be planted in the back of a border in groups of 3 to 5 or as a standalone specimen. With its exceptionally dense habit, this variety can be used to quickly create beautiful, long-lasting, and highly resistant hedges for coastal or dry gardens. In colder regions, it can be grown in a container on a terrace to enjoy its delicate fragrance and Mediterranean charm. Pair it with perennial geraniums, lavenders, rosemary, Grevillea, Escallonia, or combine it with the silvery foliage of Artemisia.

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Pittosporum tenuifolium Gold Star - Kohuhu (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 2 m
Spread at maturity 1.50 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour purple
Flowering time May to June
Inflorescence Corymb
Flower size 1 cm
Fragrance Very fragrant, honey and vanilla fragrance
Fruit colour green

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour golden

Botanical data

Genus

Pittosporum

Species

tenuifolium

Cultivar

Gold Star

Family

Pittosporaceae

Other common names

Tawhiwhi, Kohuhu, Black Matipo, New Zealand Pittosporum

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference1008001

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Planting and care

Pittosporum 'Gold Star' should preferably be planted in spring in a cold climate, or in September-October in mild climate. Plant it in a fertile, dry, not too chalky and well-drained soil. At planting, mix leaf compost and coarse sand with your garden soil, up to 50%. Water your plant well once or twice a week to promote good root growth.  Not very hardy , to -7°C (19.4°F), choose a warm location, in full sun which is sheltered from prevailing winds. Keep the base of the plant mulched.  Plant it along a south-facing wall in regions with harsh winters. In cooler climates, cover it with a winter veil or shelter it in a frost-free conservatory for the winter season. To help it branch out during the first years of planting, pinch the young shoots. Prune mature plants at the end of the season, removing the branches that appear untidy. It is entirely possible to shape it into a ball or a hedge, as it tolerates pruning well.

 

Planting period

Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time February to May, September to October

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Back of border, Free-standing, Container, Hedge
Hardiness Hardy down to -9°C (USDA zone 8b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Any
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, Well-drained.

Care

Pruning instructions Pruning is not essential, but you can prune the branches of the young plant in late winter.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time April
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Needs protection

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