Pittosporum tobira
Japanese Pittosporum
Description
This dense evergreen shrub reaches 2-5' tall and wide. It has shiny, dark green, leathery leaves. In the spring, clusters of small, cream-colored flowers appear with the fragrance of orange blossoms, then turning yellow. This shrub tolerates full or part sun with well-draining soil. Very easy to grow. Prune to get desired shape; it can be pruned back to the old wood if needed. This shrub tolerates seaside conditions as well as heat. Many cultivars available.