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Pittosporum crassifolium 'Nana'

Cushion Karo

Plant photo of: Pittosporum crassifolium 'Nana'
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: GardenSoft

 

Description

Pittosporum crassifolium 'Nana' is an evergreen shrub. Can reach 2-3ft high with multiple colors of green in the foliage. Because of this quality the plant is both an excellent foundation planting and accent plant.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Width Range

Flower Color

Red

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Ranch, Seascape, Woodland

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Background, Foundation

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Wind Break

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.

Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.