Detail
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Pittosporum crassifolium
Karo
Notes

Uses: Large shrub or small tree useful for wider verges, nature strips, parks and reserves. Can be grouped as a screen or wind-break. Fragrant flowers attracts nectar-eating birds.
Caution: This plant has naturalized in parts of NSW and Vic, do not plant close to conservation areas or bushland.
Note: This species is classified schedule 1, Regulation 24.2 under the Sewerage Act and may be planted in any street or road in any drainage area provided they are not planted closer than two metres to any sewer main or connection.

  • Height 5-9m
  • Spread 2.5-3m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
    • position-partshade Part Shade
  • Family Pittosporaceae
  • Botanical Name Pittosporum crassifolium
  • Common Name Karo
  • Origin New Zealand
  • Habit Erect, Branching
  • Landscape Coastal footslopes, Plains, 2nd line coast
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Lime, Moderate frost, Salt spray
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Brown
  • Flowering Time Spring
  • Flower Type Clusters
  • Purpose Wind protection, Screen, Ornamental, Noise reduction, Hedge, Habitat
  • Form Large Shrub (Usually exceeds 3.6m)