Beach Ball Pittosporum is a deer resistant, evergreen shrub with petite, wavy, light green foliage that contrasts nicely with wiry, black stems. Dense, compact habit lends to borders, edging, and pots. Grows well in Auburn, Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, Rocklin, Roseville and Sacramento.
- Landscape Size: 3′-4′ tall, 3′-4 wide
- Light Requirement: Full Sun or Morning Sun/Afternoon Shade
- Water Needs: Moderate
- USDA Zone: 8b
- Growth Habit: Dense, Compact
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Attributes: Evergreen, Deer Resistant
See Green Thumb Guide below for region specific information.
Thrives in a variety of well draining soils. Feed with a well rounded, all purpose fertilizer in spring before new growth appears. Prune lightly in spring to maintain desired shape.
These characteristics apply to the greater Sacramento area and nearby regions.
Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods
Visit: UC Cooperative Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
Visit: National County Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
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