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Pittosporum crassifolium

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Pittosporum
Family: Pittosporaceae
Common Names: evergreen pittosporum, karo, parchment bark

About this plant

An evergreen, dense, bushy shrub or small tree with oblong, dark green leaves felted white-grey beneath. Clusters of small, fragrant, deep red to purple flowers are borne in spring

Growing Information

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Well DrainedPoorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow outdoors in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. In areas prone to frosts grow under glass in a loam-based potting compost. A good screen or shelterbelt for mild, coastal areas

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by budding in summer

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews and a leaf spot

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower Borders

Planting Places

BordersWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years