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Pittosporum tobira
Japanese mock-orange is an evergreen shrub or a tree with simple, leathery leaves and small, wonderfully fragrant, 5-petalled flowers, followed by spherical, woody fruits splitting to reveal seeds embedded in sticky pulp. Its leaves are leathery, glossy, hairless and darker and on the upper surfaces. Japanese mock-orange is dense, broad and grows slowly.
Winters in Poland can be harsh, but I just loved this plant :) I will try with a flower pot...
I was able to grow it in the South West of England where the climate is quite mild. If you are living in a cold area then I would suggest that you grow one in a container so that you can give it protection in the winter : )
common name is " Japanese Mock Orange"
Mock Orange.maybe because the flowers resemble those of an orange tree?
Thanks a million Viv! I enjoyed the scent so much, I wonder if I can plant it in my garden...
Spotted on May 3, 2012
Submitted on May 9, 2012
