🌿 Pittosporum tobira

Glossy evergreen elegance with a gentle fragrance.
The Pittosporum tobira, also known as the Japanese Mock Orange, is a compact, evergreen shrub loved for its glossy green foliage and clusters of creamy-white, sweetly scented flowers in late spring and early summer. With its dense, rounded growth habit and year-round appeal, this versatile shrub adds structure, colour, and fragrance to any garden design.

✨ Features & Benefits

• Evergreen beauty: Shiny, leathery leaves stay lush and green all year round.

• Fragrant flowers: Creamy-white blooms with a soft, citrus-like scent.

• Dense growth: Naturally compact habit perfect for borders or containers.

• Low maintenance: Hardy, drought tolerant, and easy to care for.

• Versatile use: Ideal for hedges, foundation planting, or as a standalone specimen.

🌱 Care Instructions

• Light: Prefers full sun to partial shade.

• Water: Keep evenly moist while establishing; drought tolerant once mature.

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil is ideal.

• Pruning: Lightly trim after flowering to maintain shape and encourage dense growth.

• Hardiness: Suitable for mild climates; protect from severe frost and cold winds.

🌿 Why You’ll Love It

The Pittosporum tobira offers an unbeatable combination of glossy evergreen foliage, delightful spring fragrance, and easy-care nature. Whether used as a low hedge, a structural shrub, or a feature in pots, it adds year-round texture and elegance to both classic and contemporary gardens.