Pittosporum Species, Karo, Stiffleaf Cheesewood

Pittosporum crassifolium

Genus
Pittosporum (pit-oh-SPOR-um)
Species
crassifolium (krass-ih-FOH-lee-um)
Synonym
Pittosporum crassifolium var. strictum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Trees
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

San Leandro, California

Spring Hill, Florida

Suffolk, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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C
(Zone 8b) | June 2018 | positive

I grow one which is 4 m high and 4m wide. The flower are very fragrant at night. It is very good for dry place

R
(Zone 1) | February 2015 | positive

Karo - a native of New Zealand - is found mainly around the coasts and streams of New Zealand. It is hardy, and copes well with coastal c...Read More

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