standard pittosporum
Standard pittosporum is a versatile and elegant addition to New Zealand gardens, perfect for those seeking formal structure or a striking focal point. These unique trees are pittosporum varieties expertly pruned and trained into a single, upright stem topped with a lush, rounded canopy. Standard pittosporum creates instant height, making it ideal for pots, lining walkways, framing entrances, or punctuating mixed garden borders. Whether you’re designing a contemporary space or revamping a classic landscape, a standard pittosporum’s neat form and dense, evergreen foliage deliver year-round appeal with minimal maintenance.
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.
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Pittosporum 'Wrinkled Blue'
Pittosporum ‘Wrinkled Blue’ is an attractive, upright evergreen tree known for its distinctive blue-grey foliage and dense, columnar growth habit. This cultivar typically grows to around 4–5 metres tall and 2–3 metres wide, making it an ideal choice for hedging, screening, or as a narrow specimen tree in smaller spaces. The crinkled, silvery-blue leaves provide year-round visual interest and contrast beautifully with green plantings in both modern and native garden designs.
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