Other common names
large-leaved maire
Trees
A slow-growing evergreen tree, to 20m high in its native environment but usually smaller in cultivation. It has rough, corky bark and dark green, wavy leaves to 30cm long that are narrow when young but broader when mature. Clusters of small, inconspicuous flowers are produced in the leaf axils in late spring, followed by green berries that slowly ripen to red
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Clay, Loam
Max Height
Higher than 12 metres
Max Spread
wider than 8 metres