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Pittosporum crassifolium 'Compactum'

Dwarf Karo

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: GardenSoft

 

Description

Pittosporum crassifolium 'Nana' is an evergreen shrub. Can reach 2'-3' high with multiple colors of green in the foliage. Because of this quality, the plant is both an excellent foundation planting and accent plant.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

Red

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Ranch, Seascape, Woodland

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Background, Foundation

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Wind Break

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.