AVERAGE SIZE (H) x (W): 3m x 2.5m
FLOWERING TIME: J F M A M J J A S O N D
FRUITING TIME: J F M A M J J A S O N D
An attractive shrub or small tree with glossy dark green leaves. The creamy-white flowers are faintly scented and hang in clusters below the stems. It bears small, spherical green fruit that ripens to a sweet purple-black berry that attract birds.
ECOLOGICAL BENEFITS:Attracts birds and insects.
NATURAL HABITAT & DISTRIBUTION:
Forest margins and riverine woodland.
MAINTENANCE:
Prune to maintain the shape and encourage bushy growth.
WATER REQUIREMENTS:
Water moderately.
GARDEN THEMES:
Country, forest, formal
LANDSCAPING USES:
Use as a background plant in a mixed border.
FULL GALLERY:
