Quite different from Pittosporum tenuifolium, this slow-growing species with its shiny, leathery/fleshy, dark-green leaves can make an outstanding contribution to a shrubbery or large mixed border. The cream-yellow flowers, which have an appealing hint-of-orange aroma, are borne April-July. It is tolerant of saltiness and urban pollution.
P. tobira "Variegata" is slightly less hardy but with its cream-edged, mid-green leaves, it makes an ideal, contrasting, companion to the plain green form of the species plant. Also bears cream-yellow orange scented flowers in April-July.