A half-hardy evergreen shrub or multi-stemmed tree to around 3m high, with elliptic, toothed, glossy dark green leaves. Young shoots are coated with fine white hairs. Long, loose spikes of small white flowers are produced in the leaf axils in spring, followed by small white berries with orange spots
Growing Information
Height
2.5-4 Metres
Spread
1.5-2.5 Metres
Care Guide
Cultivation
May be grown outdoors in frost-free areas, in moist but well drained soil in a sheltered, sunny spot. In colder areas, grow in a warm or temperate greenhouse, or in containers that can be overwintered indoors, in loam-based compost with added grit. Position in full light with shade from hot sun, water moderately in growth and sparingly in winter