Karo (Pittosporum crassifolium)

Common name: karo

Karo is a hardy coastal shrub suited to exposed and windy environments, commonly used for shelter and restoration planting.

Purei is a robust wetland sedge suited to stormwater treatment areas, wetland edges, and low-lying riparian planting.

Availability

Eco-sourced native plants are available for project-scale planting and grow-to-order programmes. Contact us to discuss plant supply.

Suitable for

Coastal planting

Exposed and windy sites

Shelter planting

Characteristics

Height: up to 3–5m

Form: dense shrub or small tree

Habitat: coastal cliffs and open coastal areas

Light: full sun

Frost tolerance: moderate

Restoration uses

Coastal restoration

Shelter and windbreak planting

Early-stage revegetation

Habitat for native fauna