Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Gold Star’

Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Gold Star’ photographed at a Hebe Society member’s garden, Cheshire, UK

Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Gold Star’ is a compact, upright, bushy evergreen shrub, which grows to 8–10 feet (2.4–3 m) high. The wavy, round, green leaves are up to 1 in (2.5 cm) long, with a white midrib, central greenish-yellow variegation, and dark green edges. It has scented dark maroon male flowers in spring.

Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Gold Star’ was found and raised by Midland Horticulture of Palmerston North, North Island, New Zealand. It requires a well drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position.

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