Fragrant Blooms I.D.

Provided Information:

1. Photo:

2. Date: April
3. Location: Charleston, South Carolina
4. Plant type: Large woody shrub or small tree
5. Environment: Private garden
6. Exposure: Appears to be a blend of sun and shade
7. Scent: powerful fragrance (pleasant in nature)
8. Other: Leaves are waxy, and medium to dark green. Flowers are "clusters of small buttery yellow, with each individual blossom being about the size of a lilac blossom."

Identification:

1. Name: Pittosporum tobira (Japanese pittosporum, Japanese mock-orange)
2. Family: Pittosporaceae
3. Origin: Japan, China
4. Random facts: This plant can be planted in sun or shade, but they tend to stay smaller in size when located in full sun. You may see this plant in the form of a dense shrub, or a small rounded tree. The common name Japanese mock-orange refers to the ultra-fragrant flowers that smell very similar to orange blossoms.

Just For Fun

As a plant enthusiast I always enjoy a great botanical reproduction in just about any form. There are a number of independent artists out there that seem to share the same sentiment. As a follow up to yesterday's post, I have selected a few Etsy items that showcase the beautiful white flower of the Southern magnolia. Enjoy!

Sparrow and Magnolia, acrylic painting by Sherry's Nature Paintings

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_6&listing_id=20965119&ga_search_query=magnolia&ga_search_type=tag_title

MISS Magnolia 1 on Canvas by L. Young Studio

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_1&listing_id=20448951&ga_search_query=magnolia&ga_search_type=tag_title

Southern Magnolia by Tricia Kay Photography http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_10&listing_id=13065061&ga_search_query=magnolia+white&ga_search_type=tag_title

Sweet Magnolia Blossom on White - Fused Glass Pendant, Pin, Magnet, or Keychain by Lawatha's Glass and More http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_12&listing_id=18707205&ga_search_query=magnolia+white&ga_search_type=tag_title

Magnolia 2 by Christian Bradford http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_15&listing_id=10203885&ga_search_query=botanical+magnolia&ga_search_type=tag_title