| General Description | This low maintenance, tropical tree is known for its year-round bright colours. Red, yellow and green leaves contrast with the black/purple fruit. It attracts bees, butterflies and birds to the garden. |
| Landscape | Great lawn, garden, or street tree, privacy screen, large informal hedge, landscape accent or focal point. |
| Propagation | Propagated from seed; sown indoors to avoid frost, or softwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Grows best in full sun and neutral to slightly alkaline soils. |
| Notable Specimens | Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
| Leaf Description | Bright red older leaves in summer. Once mature the leaves turn glossy, dark green. |
| Flower Description | Lantern-shaped, fragrant, cream coloured flowers. |
| Fruit Description | Olive-shaped fruit, with dark blue/purple to nearly black colouring. |
