noun
Japanese cheesewood; Pittosporum tobira
A flowering evergreen shrub native to Japan and East Asia, often used in hedges and coastal plantings. Also known as トベラ.
See also: トベラ
海岸沿いには扉の木が多く植えられている。
Many Japanese cheesewood trees are planted along the coast.
Alternate common name for the same plant; 扉の木 is a less common variant.
The name 扉の木 (door tree) likely comes from the use of its branches in traditional New Year's decorations placed on doors, though the exact origin is uncertain.