Flowers are ornamental, fragrant and somewhat showy. Flowers spring, summer and fall. Fruits are red, berry like and edible. They are about olive size. Good for sauces.
Fruits are apparent summer through winter.
Can be used as hedge, barrier, espalier and foundation planting. Likes similar environment as Bougainvillea. Plant on warm south or west side and give summer water. Will take any soil type and grow in sun or partial shade. Somewhat drought tolerant once established.