Tropical northern-Australian shrub bearing small, tart, currant-like berries.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 10–12 | −1.1 °C to 15.6 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H2 | 1 °C to 5 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 9 | −1 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 5–7 | 5 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Frost-tender tropical species needing a warm, frost-free position
- Small red-purple berries are tart, eaten fresh or used in preserves
- Hardiness poorly documented; treat as a warm-climate plant and not reliably hardy outdoors in Canada