Pittosporum crassifolium ‘Nana'

Dwarf Karo

5 Gallon
$46.90
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Dwarf Karo

Pittosporum crassifolium ‘Nana'

A dwarf, tough-as-nails evergreen with felted leaves for exposed coastal gardens.

$46.90
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Description

Dwarf Karo captures all the rugged, coastal-adapted charm of the species in a perfectly proportioned, low-growing package. It forms a dense, spreading mound of the same iconic thick leaves with striking white undersides. The new growth emerges a beautiful yellow-green, adding seasonal interest. Exceptionally tolerant of salt, wind, and drought, this tough little shrub is ideal for creating low, sculptural hedges, stabilizing slopes, or adding unique texture to rock gardens and containers in challenging sites.

  • Compact Form with Iconic Foliage: Maintains the species' thick, leathery leaves with felted white undersides but in a low, dense, spreading mound (2-3 ft tall, 4-6 ft wide).

  • Colorful New Growth: New leaves emerge a bright yellow-green, providing a lovely contrast against the mature dark green and white foliage.

  • Extreme Environmental Toughness: Inherits exceptional tolerance for salt spray, wind, drought, and poor, sandy soils.

  • Excellent Low Hedge or Groundcover: Perfect for defining pathways, fronting borders in coastal gardens, or as a unique, textural groundcover.

  • Low Maintenance & Pest-Free: Requires minimal water once established and is free from serious pest or disease issues.

Quick Facts

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  • Mature height: 3-5 ft.
  • Mature spread: 4-6 ft.
  • Light: Full sun to partial shade

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  • Features:Foliage: Obovate, thick, leathery leaves with a glossy, dark green upper surface and a distinctive grayish-white underside. New growth emerges in an attractive yellow-green color.Flowers: Small, tubular, maroon-red, fragrant flowers are borne in clusters in spring.Habit: A dense, bushy, evergreen shrub with a compact, rounded to spreading growth habit.
  • Growth Rate: Slow
  • Key Advantages:Excellent tolerance to coastal conditions, including salt spray and wind.Dense, compact habit requires minimal pruning.Drought tolerant once established.Fragrant spring flowers.Low maintenance and very hardy
  • Landscape Uses:Coastal hedges and windbreaks.Foundation plantings.Mass plantings for erosion control.Container planting

Faqs

Q: How fast does it spread as a groundcover?
A: It has a slow to moderate spreading habit. To use it as a groundcover, space plants about 3-4 feet apart; they will gradually grow together to form a solid, weed-suppressing mat.

Q: Can it be pruned into a formal shape?
A: Yes, it shears very well. Its small leaves and dense growth make it an excellent candidate for low, formal hedges or even simple topiary shapes in seaside gardens.

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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