Other common names
Tasmanian ironwood, Victoria bastard olive
Trees
An evergreen tree, up to 12m high in its native range but often smaller in cultivation, with narrowly lance-shaped, dull green leaves. Clusters of small, pale yellow-green flowers are produced in spring. These are followed by berries, which vary in colour from white to red to purple
Position
Full shade, Partial shade
Soil Types
Clay, Loam
Max Height
8-12 metres
Max Spread
4-8 metres