Botanical Name: Pittosporum crassifolium
Common Name: Karo Type of Plant: dicot: tree Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape upright, shrubby tree, with an oval canopy which remains dense – foliage will extend down to base if pruned Height 10-25' Spread 8-10' Growth Rate slow-moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors half shade to full sun Soil any well drained soil Hardiness some frost (zones 9, 14-17, 19-24) good near coast Morphology: Leaves alternate to whorled, pinnate to 3" long obovate, leathery dark green above, fuzzy beneath Flowers spring – terminal clusters of deep maroon, bell-shaped flowers 3/8" diameter Fruit capsule 1 to 1-1/2" wide splitting into 5 valves Propagation: seed, semi-hardwood cuttings Usage: background plant, screen, windbreak near coast, patio or small accent tree Landscape Care: Watering prefers regular watering – tolerates some drought when established Fertilizing balanced in spring Pruning head back or shear for dense shape; head up when young Pests/Diseases scale & aphids, root rot in poorly drained soils Special Conditions/Other Origin: New Zealand Family: Pittosporaceae Notes: |
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