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Karo

Pittosporum Crassifolium

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Overview

Karo (Pittosporum crassifolium) is a resilient evergreen shrub, native to New Zealand, with a dense, rounded growth habit. It reaches up to 10-13 feet in height and spreads approximately 8-10 feet wide. The glossy, leathery leaves are silver-green and can grow up to 4 inches long. Small, dark purple flowers with a honey fragrance bloom in late spring, followed by seed capsules. Karos are ideal for coastal landscapes and hedging.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 9–9Type ShrubClimate Subtropical
Karo (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — The glossy, leathery leaves are silver-green and can grow up to 4 inches long; demanding minimal to moderate irrigation
Karo (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — silvery-green leaves measure about 2 to 4 inches long and are coated in a fine downy fuzz; typically reaching a mature heightKaro (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — The glossy, leathery leaves are silver-green and can grow up to 4 inches longKaro (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — These encapsulated seeds attract various bird speciesKaro (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — allowing adequate space for its robust developmentKaro (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — This low-maintenance shrub can be pruned to maintain a desired size and shapeKaro (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — shrub with red blooms+54

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–9

Shape & size

Mature height
8–12 Ft.
Mature width
6–8 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Pittosporaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Karo (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — The glossy, leathery leaves are silver-green and can grow up to 4 inches long; demanding minimal to moderate irrigation
Karo (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — silvery-green leaves measure about 2 to 4 inches long and are coated in a fine downy fuzz; typically reaching a mature height
Karo (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — The glossy, leathery leaves are silver-green and can grow up to 4 inches long
Karo (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — These encapsulated seeds attract various bird species
Karo (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — allowing adequate space for its robust development
Karo (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — This low-maintenance shrub can be pruned to maintain a desired size and shape
Karo (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — shrub with red blooms
Karo (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — offers both ecological benefits and aesthetic appeal.<br><br>Preferring well-draining soils
Karo (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — Karo (Pittosporum crassifolium) is a resilient evergreen shrub
Karo (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — consider its full-grown dimensions
Karo (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — <br><br>The compact and branching habit of Karo provides dense foliage year-round; these encapsulated seeds attract various
Karo (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — with early spring being the ideal time for such trimming
Karo (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — Typically reaching a mature height of 10 to 15 feet with a similar spread
Karo (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — Karo (Pittosporum crassifolium) is a resilient evergreen shrub; small, dark purple flowers with a honey fragrance bloom in
Karo (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — Small, dark purple flowers with a honey fragrance bloom in late spring, followed by seed capsules
Karo (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — making it an excellent choice for privacy screens; consider its full-grown dimensions
Karo (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — with a diameter of around 0.5 inches
Karo (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — is a resilient and versatile shrub native to New Zealand
Karo (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — making it an excellent choice for privacy screens
Karo (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — giving way to seed capsules that split to reveal sticky seeds; karo is drought tolerant once established
Karo (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — These encapsulated seeds attract various bird species; red flowers in the garden
Karo (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — It reaches up to 10-13 feet in height and spreads approximately 8-10 feet wide; making it an excellent choice for privacy
Karo (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — Typically reaching a mature height of 10 to 15 feet with a similar spread; karo (Pittosporum crassifolium) is a resilient
Karo (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — and dark-red honey-scented flowers bloom in late spring to early summer; the glossy, leathery leaves are silver-green and can
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