Pittosporum crassifolium
Karo
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Karo (Pittosporum crassifolium) - Description
Pittosporum crassifolium, commonly called Karo, is a small tree or shrub native to New Zealand. Karo's original distribution was generally the top half of the North Island, although now it has naturalised throughout New Zealand and overseas in Norfolk Island and Hawaii. P. crassifolium occurs in lowland and coastal forests.
Karo (Pittosporum crassifolium) - Blooming
Blooms bell-shaped flowers followed by brown or yellow, spherical capsules. The capsules of some species will split open to reveal often sticky seeds in colors such as red, black, and orange. Species with purple leaves will color the best if grown in full sun.
Karo (Pittosporum crassifolium) - Growth
Evergreen trees and shrubs. Pittosporums grows well anywhere from full sun to half shade. In sites with warm climates, tree species work well in a lawn and the shrubs make good hedges and borders.
Karo (Pittosporum crassifolium) - Planting
Sow seed as soon as ripe, or in a cold frame in the spring. Semi-ripe cuttings may be taken in summer.
Karo (Pittosporum crassifolium) - Pest
Aphids, root knot nematode, scale insects, and mealybugs. Pittosporum is also susceptible to dieback, galls, cankers, and leaf spots.
Karo (Pittosporum crassifolium) - Interesting facts
The leaves of P. eugenioides produce a lemon scent when crushed.
Karo (Pittosporum crassifolium) - Soil and irrigation
In containers, plant in mineral soil. Outdoors, grow in fertile, well-drained soil. Water moderately during the growing season, sparingly in winter.
