Pittosporum patulum

Native.  Pit-pat as it is affectionately known by some. This is a small tree that grows up to six metres high, in sub-alpine scrub and mountain beech forest in the South Island. It has lovely juvenile foliage. Like many endangered natives, it can get forgotten for use in the garden as it does little to stand out upon first glance. But it has surprising landscape value and looks striking in a group planting. Its lightly scented flowers could be considered showy when compared with other natives. Small.