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Pittisporum crassifolium
Turpentine Tree
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  9m. – A shrub or small tree which
favours stream sides and forest margins especially – near the coast.
Withstands wind and is used extensively for shelter for regeneration and
domestic situations. The leaves have adapted to these locations with
thickened leaves which have a felt like covering of hairs on the under surface
to reduce moisture loss. The dark red flowers
are heavily scented – especially noticeable in the evening and are attractive
to insects as well as birds.Seeds and flowers are important food
for the birds.
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