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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. It can reach 2'-3' high and 4'-6' wide, densely foliaged and mounding. Leaves are light olive green with fine hairs. New foliage is yellow green. This shrub can be grown in sun or shade. Small maroon slightly fragrant flowers appear in spring. It prefers well draining soil and afternoon shade in warm inland areas. It can tolerate coastal conditions. It needs occasional watering once it's established and more in hot summer areas.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Red

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Yellow Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Filler, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.