An evergreen tree, up to around 8m high, with rough, red-brown bark, and glossy green leaves with irregular, almost lobed edges, somewhat resembling oak leaves. Drooping sprays of white, urn-shaped flowers with a hint of pink are produced in autumn, followed by warty fruits that ripen to red the following autumn alongside the new flowers. Whilst the fruits are edible and used to make jams and liqueurs in some countries, they are generally grown for ornamental purposes only in the UK
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Max Height
4-8 metres
Max Spread
4-8 metres