A dense, bushy, evergreen shrub or small tree. It has a glossy, dark-green, slender leaves and the red stems are attractive against the green foliage. Small, white scented flowers appear in early summer and are followed by small dark red-purple fruit. It makes a compact, formal, and attractive hedge.

Height/Spread: 12mx8m after 20-50 years in left unpruned. Suitable for a hedge height of 1m to 5m.

Position:Full sun to partial shade

Soil: Moist but well-drained

RHS Award of Garden Merit