tāwhiri karo

Pittosporum cornifolium | tāwhiri karo

 

This slow-growing yet interesting native can be an epiphyte in large trees in the wild or a shrub. Its fine, small, leathery leaves grow in whorls around the branches. In spring, red flower buds open to reveal small, fragrant, yellow flowers. The foliage starts light green, maturing to dark glossy green. This evergreen is a great addition to mixed plantings, woodland gardens, native plantings, or riparian areas.

coastal forest

lowland forest

open rocky places

well drained

moist

full sun

partial shade

height | 2m

width | 1m

flowering |  June to September

fruiting | Throughout the year but especially between May - August

These plants naturally grow as epiphytes on large pūriri and rātā trees.