Heat Tolerance: Part shade to shade in the hot desert
Sun Exposure: Sun to shade
Origin: Mediterranean basin, possibly Ireland
Growth Habits: Evergreen small tree or large shrub, slow growing to 30 feet tall (7.5 m), round headed; cinnamon brown trunks; green to dark green leaves, 2 to 3 inches long (5-7 cm)
Watering Needs: Tolerant of most watering
There are several compact forms:
Fruiting Habits:
Pinkish white urn-shaped flowers, followed by globose red to yellow strawberry-like edible fruits. The fruits are tasteless in most clones, but a few are quite good.
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