| General Description | A small tree or large hedge with glossy, dark green leaves. |
| ID Characteristic | Long, narrow, pointed dark green leaves that emerge a bronze colour. |
| Shape | Dense, upright oval/columnar. |
| Landscape | Used as hedges, tall screens, street trees or as a backdrop. |
| Propagation | Propagation by soft wood cuttings or seed. |
| Cultivation | Prefers rich, well-drained soil with a pH of 6 - 7. It tolerates a wide variety of media and prefers full sun, but can survive in partial shade. |
| Habitat | Sub-tropical coasts. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Mature bark is smooth and dark grey to brown with prominent, raised tan and brown lenticels. New growth emerges as a bright green. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | ​Buds are small, ovoid, green and about 1.6 mm or less in length. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are arranged alternately. They are a lustrous dark green and measure 7 - 12 cm long and about 2.5 cm wide. They have a long, narrow obovate shape. They are simple, pointed, with crenate leaf margins and have a leathery texture. New leaves emerge a rust colour and are hairy, while older leaves turn an orange to bright red before they fall. |
| Flower Description | Small flowers white to cream in colour and occur in dangling, urn-shaped racemes. They have 5 petals, are usually hidden within the foliage and are particularly fragrant in large numbers. |
| Fruit Description | Small, royal blue to black in colour, measure about 3.5 to 7 cm in length. They form in drupes and resemble olives. |
| Texture Description | Medium. |