Australian Laurel, Japanese Pittosporum, Mock Orange, Japanese Cheesewood
Pittosporum tobira is an evergreen shrub that can reach a height of up to 6 meters and is native to East Asia. As an introduced species, it also occurs in some regions of North America. The berries are not edible.
Characteristics & Description
Height, habit: Up to 6 meters, shrub, tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Poisonous: Yes
Origin: East Asia (Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam) and as an introduced species also in other regions (Southern Europe, North America) (distribution map)
USDA zone: 10 (35.6 °F/2 °C)
Botany
Name: Pittosporum tobira
Family: Pittosporaceae
Categories: Berries | Shrubs & Trees |
