Pittosporum tobira

In this tough climate, there are few plants that can be recommended for New Zealander gardens but one such plant is Pittosporum tobira, the Japanese Pittosporum. It has tough glossy leaves much like coprosma and daphne-like flowers that are highly scented. It likes a dry well drained situation (I guess 6 months of no rain and hot weather qualifies) and can be trimmed or pruned hard. It is frequently grown as a standard and would really suit a pot. It is also used as a hedge.