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Pittosporum ralphii.
Large NZ evergreen shrub with greyish-green wavy leaves, new growth covered in whitish fuzz. Bunches of dark red flowers, followed by fruit that splits into three to show the black sticky seeds. Occurs naturally in the eastern North Island to Wanganui. Excellent for coastal sites, avoid heavy frost.
Genus
Pittosporum
Species
ralphii.
Cultivar
Common name
Karo
Family name
Pittosporaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
4 m
Width
2 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Moisture
Exposure
Shrubs
Category
Large, over 3 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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