Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, evergreen
Shape
Elliptic to oblong, unlobed
Margin
Entire
Arrangement
Opposite on short petioles
Venation
Pinnate with a prominent midrib and obscure lateral veins
Key Features
Small, dark green, leathery elliptic leaf with a smooth entire margin and prominent midrib
Description
Dense evergreen shrub or small tree with dark green foliage, inconspicuous small greenish-yellow flowers, and small capsule fruits
Habitat
Full sun to partial shade in well-drained loamy or clay soils
Native Range
Native to western Europe, northwest Africa, and southwest Asia; widely cultivated globally in temperate landscapes
Identified on 10/18/2026