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

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