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Gold Star Kohuhu

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Golf Ball'

A vibrant, gold-splashed evergreen for a fast, colorful screen or accent.

$56.90

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Description

Gold Star Kohuhu is a dazzling variegated shrub that commands attention with its bold, golden-splashed foliage. Each small, glossy green leaf is boldly marked with a central splash of bright creamy-yellow, resembling a starburst. This striking pattern is consistent and bright, creating a vibrant, sunlit effect even on cloudy days. A fast-growing, upright shrub, it’s perfect for creating a dazzling informal hedge or a standout specimen that provides color and fragrance.

Bold, Golden-Centered Foliage: Each leaf is marked with a bright, central splash or star of creamy yellow on a dark green background.
Consistent & Vibrant Color: The variegation is stable and prominent year-round, not fading to green in summer.
Fast-Growing & Upright: Has a vigorous, dense, upright growth habit, quickly reaching 8-10 feet in height and spread.
Fragrant Spring Flowers: Produces the characteristic sweet-scented, dark purple blooms in spring.
Brilliant Accent or Hedge: Makes a stunning focal point, colorful informal screen, or vibrant backdrop in the border.

Quick Facts

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Mature height: 8-10 ft.
Mature spread: 8-10 ft.
Light: Full sun to partial shade (The golden variegation is most vibrant with some sun)

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Features:Foliage: Small, oval, pointed, glossy leaves with a vibrant green background and a bold, irregular central splash of creamy yellow to chartreuse.Flowers: Small, bell-shaped, dark burgundy, honey-scented flowers appear in spring.Habit: A dense, evergreen shrub with a compact, upright, and bushy growth habit. Stems are an attractive dark brown.
Growth Rate: Moderate
Key Advantages:Bright, golden-yellow variegated foliage illuminates the garden.Compact, dense habit, excellent for hedging.Drought tolerant once established.Low maintenance.Attractive dark stems provide winter interest
Landscape Uses:Colorful hedge or screen.Specimen shrub for mixed borders.Container planting.Foundation planting

Faqs

Q: How much sun does it need for the best color?
A: For the brightest gold variegation, plant in full sun to partial shade. In too much deep shade, the golden centers may become less pronounced and the growth may be looser.

Q: How does it compare to 'Marjorie Channon'?
A: While both are variegated, 'Gold Star' has a bold, central golden splash, while 'Marjorie Channon' has a neat, pale green leaf with a cream margin. 'Gold Star' offers a bolder, more graphic look.

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Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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