A tall evergreen, native tree with a narrow conical habit when young aging to a medium domed tree when older.
A dense cover of beautiful glossy leaves start pale pink and turn deep green.
The creamy white powder puff flowers are followed by deep red to magenta ovoid fruit. Both are an attractive features of the plant. The fruit can be used in Jam making.
It responds well to clipping so it can make an excellent hedge, dwarf varieties are available and are great for low hedging in pots or tubs for topiary.