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Pittosporum
Small slender shrub, that is mainly epiphytic on trees in the wild. Whorls of dark green glossy leaves. Spidery flowers in spring pinkish-green. Will grow in good garden soil in a sheltered shaded site. Occurs naturally in the North Island and the top of the south. Lowland to lower montane forests. Hardy.
Genus
Pittosporum
Species
Cultivar
Common name
Tawhiri karo
Family name
Pittosporaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
2 m
Width
2 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Prefers good loamy soil
Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture
Exposure
Grows in part or full shade. / Must be sheltered from wind. / Will tolerate moderate frosts
Enthusiast / Indigenous / Nourishment
Shrubs
Category
Small, height between 1 and 1.5 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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