black pittosporum
If you're searching for "black pittosporum" to bring sophisticated depth and contrast into your New Zealand garden, you're in the right place. Known for their striking dark foliage and versatile growing habits, black pittosporum varieties are sought after for hedging, screening, and eye-catching accent planting. Their moody tones pair beautifully with lighter greens and silver-leafed natives, lending a modern edge to both contemporary and cottage-style gardens.
Pittosporum crassifolium (Karo)
Pittosporum crassifolium, commonly known as Karo, is a hardy, evergreen shrub or small tree native to New Zealand. It features dense, grey-green leathery leaves and produces small, fragrant purple flowers in spring, followed by sticky seed capsules. Karo grows 3–5 metres tall and is ideal for hedging, shelterbelts, or coastal planting. It thrives in full sun to partial shade, tolerates wind, salt spray, and drought, and requires minimal maintenance, making it perfect for tough NZ conditions.
From $15.04
Pittosporum 'Oliver Twist'
Pittosporum 'Oliver Twist' is a NZ native shrub with small, olive-green leaves held densely on narrow, black stems. This evergreen typically grows to 3 m tall and 2 m wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Pittosporum 'Oliver Twist' is an excellent choice for hedging, growing around pools and barbecue areas, adding to a mixed planting, or growing as a backdrop for smaller plants.
From $26.15
