Botanical Name: Pittosporum crassifolium 'Compactum’
Common Name: Dwarf karo Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape dense, rounded, compact shrub with gray-green foliage tightly arranged on stems; forms a cushion-shaped canopy Height 3-4' Spread 3-4' Growth Rate slow Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to part shade Soil prefers a well-drained soil Hardiness some frost (zones, 9, 14-17, 19-24) Morphology: Leaves oblanceolate, whorled to 2" long, gray-green leathery, whitish tomentose beneath; densely set on stems Flowers 1/4" maroon flowers in clusters of 8-10 in spring Fruit 3 valved black capsule to 1" wide Propagation: semi-hardwood cuttings Usage: good compact plant for facer or low hedge; good source of gray color in the landscape, distinctive flowers; good in small scale gardens because of compact size and low maintenance needs Landscape Care: Watering prefers regular watering; tolerates drought when established Fertilizing balanced in spring Pruning may be sheared if necessary; none usually required Pests/Diseases aphids, scale, root rot Special Conditions/Other tolerates sea coast very well Origin: New Zealand Family: Pittosporaceae Notes: |
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