Fast rate of growth, very dense. 2 pronged spines on stems. Leaves are simple, dark green shiny, leathery and about 3 inches long. 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.