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PITTOSPORUM CRASSIFOLIUM KARO In New Zealand

PITTOSPORUM CRASSIFOLIUM - KARO

Fast growing and hardy, the Karo is a small to medium sized tree which grows tall and straight. Dense grey/green rounded shaped leaves are leathery on top and furry underneath and branches are soft and fleshy while young. A contender for one of the hardiest hedging plants around as it has a strong resistance to pest and disease and is able to cope with salty harsh conditions and even mild droughts. It attracts native birds and has a fragrant scent at night. Flowers spring to early summer.
 
Applications
Specimen tree
Screening and hedging
Coastal conditions
NZ native theme  
  
Clipped height
1.8m

15 year height
2-3m

Mature height
5-6m

Soil conditions
Sandy, moist, free draining, fertile

Wind
Hardy

Frost
Hardy

Light
Full sun and semi shade    

Tree Shape
Shrub, tall, bushy

Seasonal
Evergreen

Flower
Red and star shaped

Fruit
Red/purple fruits

Origin
New Zealand

Available grades (subject to demand)
45lt

The Icon Trees nursery covers 50 acres. So that we can attend to your requirements it is important to visit by appointment only; we may not be able to give you access to the nursery without prior arrangement.

 

Our usual opening hours are 7.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. 

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If you are unable to visit the nursery we can assist by selecting the right trees for your project. We can also support your purchasing decisions by providing photos of our trees. Purchases can be made using direct credit, VISA or Mastercard, or trade accounts.

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99 Clevedon-Takanini Road

Ardmore

Auckland

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sales@icontrees.co.nz

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0800 BIG TREES

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