pittosporum crassifolium hedge spacing
Choosing the right pittosporum crassifolium hedge spacing is the foundation for a successful, healthy, and attractive hedge. Pittosporum crassifolium, commonly known as Karo, is a popular choice in New Zealand gardens thanks to its toughness, salt tolerance, and ability to provide lush evergreen screening, even in coastal areas. Whether you’re looking to create privacy, reduce wind, or define your garden boundaries, understanding the right spacing is essential for a dense hedge that thrives year after year.
Pittosporum crassifolium (Karo)
Karo, Cheesewood, Kaikaro
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.
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- Suited to regions:
All regions - Plant type:
Trees - Height:
10.00 m - Spread:
4.00 m - Flowering time:
Spring - Tolerances:
Coastal, Hardy - Garden uses:
Hedging, Parks, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen - Garden styles:
Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Modern, Native
