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Pittosporum crassifolium 'Nana' - Karo Pittosporum

Market price from $9.99 to $27.99

Pittosporum crassifolium 'Nana' is more than a well-rounded shrub; it's a distinctive addition to any landscape given its flair for resilience, compact size, and adaptability. Often known as Karo pittosporum, this New Zealand native boasts grey-green leathery leaves with a unique silver underside, blooming with aromatic, dark-purple bell-shaped flowers in the spring and early summer. Growing to heights of 1 to 2 meters, this substantial evergreen shrub creates a dense, eye-catching display year-round. Despite its stunning appeal, the Karo pittosporum isn't just about looks. Its toughness endures through varied environments, from coastal conditions to windswept landscapes, and thrives in full sun to partial shade. With modest water usage and diversified soil acceptance, the Karo pittosporum creates solid garden bed edges or low hedges while serving as an attraction to beneficial wildlife. Bask in the beauty, reliability, and functionality this shrub delivers with every season.

  • Size: Up to 1-2 meters tall
  • Flowers: Small, fragrant, dark-purple flowers
  • Foliage: Dense, gray-green leathery leaves with silver undersides
  • Water usage: Moderate
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Environment adaptability: Thrives in a wide range of conditions including coastal and windswept landscapes
  • Commonly purchased with Pittosporum crassifolium 'Nana' (Karo Pittosporum)

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