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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

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) — Karos are ideal for coastal landscapes and hedging; is a resilient and versatile shrub native to New Zealand
Karo (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — <br><br>The compact and branching habit of Karo provides dense foliage year-round
Karo (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — Small, dark purple flowers with a honey fragrance bloom in late spring, followed by seed capsules; shrub with red blooms
Karo (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — shrub for full or half
Karo (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — renowned for its textural foliage and adaptability to a range of climates; with early spring being the ideal time for such
Karo (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — demanding minimal to moderate irrigation
Karo (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — renowned for its textural foliage and adaptability to a range of climates
Karo (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — and dark-red honey-scented flowers bloom in late spring to early summer
Karo (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — silvery-green leaves measure about 2 to 4 inches long and are coated in a fine downy fuzz
Karo (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — Karos are ideal for coastal landscapes and hedging
Karo (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — It reaches up to 10-13 feet in height and spreads approximately 8-10 feet wide
Karo (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — red flowers in the garden
Karo (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — When incorporating Karo into landscape designs
Karo (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — giving way to seed capsules that split to reveal sticky seeds
Karo (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — with a diameter of around 0.5 inches; <br><br>The compact and branching habit of Karo provides dense foliage year-round
Karo (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — is a resilient and versatile shrub native to New Zealand; with a diameter of around 0.5 inches
Karo (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — Karo is drought tolerant once established
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