This evergreen shrub has remarkably similar features to the bay tree (Lauris nobilis).
It’s a dense and bushy shrub that develops a spreading almost tree-like habit when mature. The leaves are dark green and glossy with a stiff texture.
Small, white, scented flowers are borne on vertical spikes in spring and are followed by red, cherry-like fruits that ripen to black. This is a very hardy shrub that works well as a hedge or screen.