Architectural Plants combine year round interest, attractive foliage and many like Phillyrea Latifolia are low maintenance and very hardy. Angus tells me that this plant is exceptionally popular at his nursery .It has the feel of an olive tree but he suggests it is more beautiful as the leaves are intense making it ideal for topiary.It originates from Japan where it is called “Niwaki” which means small treehttp://www.architecturalplants.com/plant.html?code=PLSP