An evergreen tree reaching 5m, with long glossy dark green leaves above, pale below. New leaves in spring, are very upright, showing their pale undersides like flowers. The actual flowers are pale green and cream ripening into blue-black berries
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Grow in a sheltered spot in milder parts of the country. It needs moisture-retentive neutral to acid soil, with dappled shade.
Propagate from semi-ripe cuttings or by seed. For more advice see propagate by seed (tree/shrub
Generally pest-free
Generally disease-free