Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Back, middle

Soil

Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Pittosporums are typically grown for their dramatic foliage. Hardy in mild areas and seaside gardens, they may struggle in colder regions.

Pittosporum tenuifolium is one of the hardiest pittosporums, bearing neat, evergreen foliage on gorgeous black stems. Some varieties bear inconspicuous, dark purple honey-scented flowers.

Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Gold Star’ is a compact shrub with a rounded shape, and bears small, pale green leaves with cream midribs. It’s ideal for growing against a south-facing wall or as a display in its own right in a gravel garden or container. Alternatively, pair with ornamental grasses or other foliage plants such as choisya.

Grow Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Gold Star’ in a sunny, sheltered site in well-drained soil. Protect from frost and winds.

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Pittosporum ‘Gold Star’ and wildlife

Pittosporum ‘Gold Star’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Pittosporum ‘Gold Star’ poisonous?

Pittosporum ‘Gold Star’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Pittosporum 'Gold Star'
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