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Pittosporum tobira is
a shrub, small tree, or tree on seashores. Trunks branch well and
grow 2-3m tall, but some reach 8m in height and 10-20cm in diameter.
Leaves are alternate, in an obovate or long obovate shape, with tips
round, bases entire, and curl toward backsides. The leaves are
leathery and glossy, with fine hairs that lack later and 5-8mm long
petioles. Dioecious: Current branches emerge cymes with many about
2cm across fragrant, white flowers. Capsules, 1-1.5cm across, are
spherical, mature in gray-brown, then split open to show 8-12 sticky
red seeds in November-December. Bloom time: April-June. |
