Description
Large, upright, broad evergreen ornamental shrub or a small tree (H 5-7 m, W 6-10 m). Leaves elongate ovate to lanceolate (7-15 cm), smooth, glossy, dark green, lighter beneath. Flowers in upright racemes (10-12 cm), simple (1 cm), white, scented. Flowering period: May. Fruits globose (1 cm), fleshy, glossy, dark red to black. Ripening time: August-September. Grows best in a sheltered position, protected from dry, cold wind, in moderately moist, deep, fertile soils. Easily withstands summer drought and heat, shade, pruning and salty soils.