Trees
An evergreen tree, up to around 10m high, with a distinctive juvenile form. Young stems have a zigzagging, interlacing habit and young leaves are widely spaced and shallowly lobed. As it matures, it develops a more typical rounded crown, and mature leaves are leathery and glossy, with irregularly toothed edges. Clusters of fragrant, creamy white flowers are produced in spring, if pollinated these are followed on female trees by small black berries
Position
Full sun, Partial shade, Full shade
Soil Types
Chalk, Clay, Loam
Max Height
8-12 metres
Max Spread
4-8 metres