Pittosporum crassifolium/Karo Pittosporum, Karo
Evergreen foliage
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Evergreen foliage
Black fruit in late winter
Large, mature specimen growing in a southern California botanical garden
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Scientific Name:
Pittosporum crassifolium
Common Name:
Karo Pittosporum, Karo
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
9, 10, 11
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Height:
5-8 feet
Spread:
5 - 10 feet
Bloom time:
Spring
Flower color:
Red
Fruit present:
Winter
Fruit color:
Black
Light Exposure:
Sun, Morning sun
Drainage:
Well drained
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Low
Maintenance Level:
Low
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Comments:
This is a large growing evergreen shrub native of New Zealand. It produces grayish-green round leaves with grayish hairs. Flowers are maroon colored and fragrant. Somewhat popular for coast conditions in Southern California. Grows best sunlight to partial shade.
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