Mockpriveterinary, Phillyrea, Jasmine box
Phillyrea latifolia

Family: Oleaceae

What it is like

A rounded tree. It can be 9-10 m high. It spreads 8 m wide. It keeps its leaves throughout the year. The bark is smooth and lightly ridged. The leaves are oval to sword shaped and 5 cm long by 4 cm wide. The leaves are dark green and glossy on top. They have shallow teeth. Flowers grow in clusters in the axils of the upper leaves. The flowers are small and greenish white. The fruit are small and round. They are 1 cm across. They turn purple, then black. Each fruit contains a single seed.

Where it is found

It is native to S. Europe. It will grow on most soils. It can tolerate salt winds. Kyneton Botanical Gardens. It suits hardiness zones 7-10.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Britain, Europe (country/location of origin), France, Greece, Italy, Mediterranean, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, Türkiye

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

širokolistna zelenika

Synonyms

Phillyrea media;