Karo, Stiffleaf Cheesewood
Scientific Name: Pittosporum crassifolium Banks & Soland. ex A. Cunn.
Family: Pittosporaceae
Sunset®: 9,14-17,19-24
USDA: 8-10
Sun Exposure: Full sun to half shade
Origin: New Zealand (North and South Kermedic Islands )
Growth Habits: Evergreen shrub or small tree to 16 feet high (5 m); leathery light green obovate leaves, up to 3 inches long (7.5 cm), whitish-tomentose underside
Watering Needs: tolerates sea-side areas
Propagation: Seeds, semi-hardwood cuttings at the end of spring, or hardwood cuttings in the fall
Blooming Habits:
Dark red to purple scented flowers, 0.5 inch long (1.2 cm), in terminal clusters either male or female flowers.
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