Plant in a Box Pittosporum tobira nanum - Laurel

Pittosporum tobira "Nanum" is also known as Japanese mock orange. It is a compact, evergreen shrub with a bushy, rounded growth habit and glossy, leathery, oval leaves. The leaves are initially light green, later becoming somewhat darker and gray-green. The Pittosporum blooms in April and May with creamy white, star-shaped flowers that emit a delightful, sweet, orange-like fragrance.

Care
Pittosporum tobira "Nanum" is not very frost hardy. Therefore, it is important to protect the plant during the winter, for example by bringing it indoors. Additionally, the plant is very resistant to wind and is highly attractive to bees and butterflies. It prefers a sunny spot in the garden and can grow up to 150 cm tall. Lastly, it is important to note that Pittosporum is toxic.