Are less than 1 cm long and approximately half as wide. This plant slowly builds up a stiff upright growth habit. It is more of a curiosity than a thing of beauty. 1.1 metres high x 60 cm wide in 10 years. Very slow growing.
Branches spreading along the ground, shoot tips pointing to the ground.
May reach 40 cm high x 2 metres wide or more. Branches wide-spreading with pendulous branchlets. Foliage a very dark green. Grows happily in dense shade as well as other places. 80metre wide in 5 years.