{"product_id":"pittosporum-tenuifolium-gold-star","title":"Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Gold Star' – evergreen shrub with golden-variegated foliage","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePittosporum tenuifolium 'Gold Star'\u003c\/strong\u003e is an evergreen ornamental shrub, originating as a horticultural selection of \u003cem\u003ePittosporum tenuifolium\u003c\/em\u003e, a species native to New Zealand. It stands out through its \u003cstrong\u003ecompact, dense and well-branched growth\u003c\/strong\u003e, and especially through its bright foliage, which combines several shades of green with yellow-green to golden central areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is suitable for \u003cstrong\u003eterraces, balconies, sheltered gardens, borders, low hedges or container cultivation\u003c\/strong\u003e. It tolerates pruning very well and can be maintained in a compact shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 Botanical characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePittosporum tenuifolium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Gold Star'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pittosporaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen ornamental shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Zealand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact, dense and branched growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall, glossy, slightly wavy leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariegated green and yellow-green\/golden foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe center of young leaves can be particularly bright\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrownish-red to dark-colored shoots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 1.5–2 m, depending on climate, soil and growing conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTolerates pruning and shaping very well\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay produce small, dark-colored, subtly fragrant flowers in spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌞 Growing conditions and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun or bright partial shade. A well-lit position is recommended for intensely colored foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertile, loose and \u003cstrong\u003every well drained\u003c\/strong\u003e. It adapts to several soil types as long as water does not stagnate around the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular during the first season after planting and for specimens grown in pots. Well-established plants tolerate moderate periods of drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e tolerates pruning very well. The shoots can be shortened to maintain a compact shape or to form a hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainer cultivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e very suitable. The container must have effective drainage, and plants grown this way require more regular watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e prefers locations sheltered from cold winds, especially in regions with severe winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e -7 to -10°C, depending on acclimatization, drainage and exposure. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Recommended substrate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor container cultivation, we recommend a high-quality, fertile, airy and well-drained substrate. It is important for the container to have effective drainage holes, as \u003cem\u003ePittosporum\u003c\/em\u003e does not tolerate water stagnation around its roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✨ What makes it special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eevergreen foliage that remains decorative throughout the year;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebright green-yellow\/golden variegation;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edistinctive central pattern on the leaves;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecompact and very full growth;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eexcellent tolerance of pruning and shaping;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esuitable for both pots and gardens in favorable climates;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecan be used as a solitary plant, in groups or for low hedges;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eyoung foliage may have a different coloration from mature foliage, enhancing the shrub's multicolored appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📌 Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe color and intensity of the variegation naturally vary\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on leaf age, season, light and growing conditions. Young leaves may have a much brighter, yellow-green center, while some mature leaves may become predominantly green. These differences are normal for this cultivar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an evergreen shrub, the plant may periodically develop \u003cstrong\u003eyellowing older leaves, small spots, dry edges, signs of handling or other aesthetic imperfections\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially after transport or changes in environmental conditions. These normally do not affect the plant's viability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eHeight including pot: approx. 35 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Outdoor","offers":[{"title":"17 cm pot","offer_id":57132012798278,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/pittosporum.png?v=1786744387","url":"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/en-se\/products\/pittosporum-tenuifolium-gold-star","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}