Dense evergreen Mediterranean shrub with pink-budded white flower clusters from late autumn through to spring, followed by metallic blue-black berries.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 7–10 | −17.8 °C to 4.4 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H4 | −10 °C to −5 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 7–9 | −12 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 3–6 | −5 °C to 15 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Flowers from November through March in mild climates — critical winter forage for bumblebees on warm days
- Metallic blue-black berries through summer feed thrushes and blackbirds
- Excellent dense evergreen screen, tolerates shade and clipping
- A reliable seasonal marker for the depth of winter, when few other shrubs are in flower
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