Pittosporum crassifolium ‘Stephens Island’ is a hardy evergreen New Zealand native shrub or small tree form of karo, selected from Stephens Island, with thick, leathery grey-green leaves that have a soft, pale felted underside and a dense, upright habit, and it produces clusters of small reddish-purple, strongly scented flowers in spring followed by sticky black seeds; it is very tolerant of wind, coastal exposure, drought, and poor soils, making it ideal for shelter planting, hedging, and exposed coastal gardens.
Pittosporum Stephen's Island
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Botanical Name Pittosporum 'Pixie' Māori Name Common Name Pixie Family Pittosporaceae Type Evergreen shrub Origin New Zealand Mature Height 1m Mature Spread 1m Sun Requirements Full sun, full shade Soil Prefers light, well-drained soils; avoid consistently damp or waterlogged conditions Flowering Spring — soft greenish-yellow to creamy white, honey-scented flowers Wind Tolerance Excellent — tolerates wind and salt spray; suitable for coastal sites Frost Tolerance Hardy Drought Tolerance Good — tolerates drought and dry soils Growth Rate Relatively fast Maintenance Very low — tolerates heavy clipping Conservation Status Not Threatened
