Japanese Mock-Orange Pittosporum tobira - Evergreen Mediterranean Shrub - Fragrant Flowers - Showy Fruits - 10-12cm Young Plant in an 8cm Pot

• 10-12cm tall starter plant in an 8cm pot, ready to dispatch; freshly hand picked from our nursery benches
• no plant movement in transit: with our special packing method, developed by us
• with FREE growing kit including full growing instructions.
• Fragrant, white flowers open in late Spring from which round fruits develop
• Easy to grow and drought tolerant

This is an evergreen shrub with dark green, simple leaves which curl backwards. Among the leaves, fragrant (reminiscent of orange blossom), white flowers open in late Spring from which round fruits develop. When these open up, they reveal numerous showy orange seeds. Easy to grow and drought tolerant, it can be planted on coasts or keep it in a pot on the patio, it is also suitable for bonsai. Also known as: Japanese pittosporum, Japanese cheesewood Native to: Japan, SE-China, Korea Family: Pittosporceae - Pittosporum Family Habit (UK conditions): medium shrub or small tree (slow grower) Typical size in 5 years (UK conditions): 1 x 0.5m Main value: curly foliage, fragrant flowers, orange fruits Flowers are: white with orange scent Flowering period: May-June Autumn coloration: - (evergreen) Preferences: full sun with moderate watering Hardiness: usually fully hardy in southern 2/3 of Britain (except elevated positions in Cambrian Mountains, Peak Districts , Lake District and Scottish mountains) Known hazards: contains saponins which is mildly toxic if eaten but the body mostly don't absorb it Edible uses: none to our knowledge