Light requirement: Full sun to part shade. Best form and colour in full sun.
Water requirement: Moderate. Regular watering during establishment.
Watering frequency: Regular until established; occasional deep watering thereafter.
Soil: Well-drained soil. Tolerates a range of soil types but prefers fertile, free-draining conditions.
Skill level: Beginner Green thumb
Growth rate: Moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, suitable for large containers and tubs when regularly watered and fed.
Mature Height: 4–6 m
Mature Width: 2–3 m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Moderate once established
Frost Tolerant: Light frost tolerant
Wind Tolerant: Good, including coastal conditions
Leaf colour: Glossy green; new growth bronze to pink
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: 6–10 cm long, elliptic, leathery
Flower Colour: White
Flower Shape: Fluffy, brush-like clusters
Flower Fragrance: Mild
Flower Season: Spring to early summer
Fruit: Pink to mauve edible berries (ornamental; attracts birds)
Light requirement: Full sun to part shade. Best form and colour in full sun.
Water requirement: Moderate. Regular watering during establishment.
Watering frequency: Regular until established; occasional deep watering thereafter.
Soil: Well-drained soil. Tolerates a range of soil types but prefers fertile, free-draining conditions.
Skill level: Beginner Green thumb
Growth rate: Moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, suitable for large containers and tubs when regularly watered and fed.
Mature Height: 4–6 m
Mature Width: 2–3 m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Moderate once established
Frost Tolerant: Light frost tolerant
Wind Tolerant: Good, including coastal conditions
Leaf colour: Glossy green; new growth bronze to pink
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: 6–10 cm long, elliptic, leathery
Flower Colour: White
Flower Shape: Fluffy, brush-like clusters
Flower Fragrance: Mild
Flower Season: Spring to early summer
Fruit: Pink to mauve edible berries (ornamental; attracts birds)