Pittosporum crassifolium 'Variegatum'
VARIEGATED KARO
Pittosporaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, light frost
2m
Plant habit
 
2m

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Origins: New Zealand, not found wild

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Pittosporum crassifolium 'Variegatum'
VARIEGATED KARO
Pittosporaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, light frost
2m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in red-purple

Flowering Time: mid spring to late spring

Leaves: grey-green; edged cream

Ornamental Fruit: furry


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean designs

Uses: informal screen, formal hedge, pot, windbreak, poolside

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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