Australian Laurel, Japanese Pittosporum, Mock Orange, Japanese Cheesewood
Pittosporum tobira “Variegata” differs from the wild type in its green and white patterned leaves.
Characteristics & Description
Height, habit: Up to 6 meters, shrub, tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Poisonous: Yes
Origin: The wild type is native to East Asia (Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam) and can be found as an introduced species also in other regions (Southern Europe, North America) (distribution map)
USDA zone: 10 (35.6 °F/2 °C)
Categories: Shrubs & Trees |