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Pittosporum Crassifolium Karo

Pittosporum crassifolium

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Karo, Cheesewood, Kaikaro

Pittosporum crassifolium, commonly known as Karo, Cheesewood, or Kaikaro, is a NZ native tree that carries glossy green leaves that are complemented with sweetly scented, crimson flowers in spring. Pittosporum crassifolium typically grows to 10 m tall and 4 m wide. Karo is ideal for shelter, screening, hedging, using as a backdrop for smaller plants, growing as a specimen, or including in revegetation plantings.

  • Suited to regions:
    All regions
  • Plant type:
    Trees
  • Height:
    10.00 m
  • Spread:
    4.00 m
  • Flowering time:
    Spring
  • Tolerances:
    Coastal, Hardy
  • Garden uses:
    Hedging, Parks, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
  • Garden styles:
    Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Modern, Native

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