Description
Large, upright, slow growing evergreen shrub (H 3-5 m, W 3-5 m), upright, of unevenly oval growth. Leaves narrowly egg-shaped (1,5-3 cm), leathery, smooth, glossy, dark green, underneath light green. Flowers and fruits not remarkable. Requires moderately moist, sufficiently drained, light, fertile, humus-rich soils, also on lime; in sun or semi-shade. Easily withstands occasional drought and heat, wind and urban conditoins.