Beach Ball™ Pittosporum

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'PITTLB2' PP28726

Naturally compact + thick growth habit = less pruning. Beach Ball is the perfect low growing evergreen shrub for edging or decorative containers. Can easily be pruned to shape.

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Light Needs

Full Sun to Part Shade

USDA Zones

USDA Zones
8a - 10b

mature dimensions

3-4’ high X 3-4’ wide

More About Beach Ball™ Pittosporum

Bloom/Feature

Easy care, evergreen shrub

Evergreen or Deciduous?

Deciduous

Plant Hardiness

Hardy to 15°F – 20°F

Key Features

Compact Habit, Deer Resistant, Dwarf, Salt Tolerance, Variegated Foliage, Water-wise

Flowering Season

None

Uses

Accent, Border, Container, Edging, Firescaping, Hedge, Low Hedge, Mass Planting, Slope

Water Needs

Low

Fertilize

Yearly in early spring

Pruning

In spring

Planting Instructions

• Water before planting

• Plant in full sun to part shade

• Dig hole 2X the width of pot

• Plant 1-2″ above ground soil level, backfill hole with soil

• Water deeply to settle, then add more soil if needed

• Mulch 1-2″ deep around plant, avoiding area closest to stem