Growing Conditions & Care:

• Appearance: A dense, upright shrub or small tree with leathery, oval-shaped dark green leaves and red-brown branches.
• Foliage/Flowers: It bears small, yellowish-white flowers in spring, which can develop into small black/purple berries.
• Size: While it can grow up to 10–20 meters in its native habitat, it is usually maintained as a 3–6 meter plant in gardens and is easily kept much smaller in containers.
• Hardiness: Drought and frost-tolerant once established, it is also suitable for coastal locations.

Uses In The Garden:

• Culinary: The fragrant leaves are used fresh or dried in soups, stews, and sauces.
• Topiary/Ornamental: Due to its tolerance for pruning, it is an ideal candidate for formal topiary (cones, balls), hedging, and screening.
• Container Gardening: Its slow-growing nature makes it excellent for growing in large pots, tubs, or along patios