Outer branches tend to be pendulous. Bark is smooth and normally single trunked. Leaf is simple, alternate bud arrangement, with an undulating margin and an extended apex. Color is lime green on new growth and dk green on older leaves. Foliage is shiny.
Flowers are inconspicuous.
Useful in the landscape as a background, border, massing, specimen or espalier. Can be used indoor or out. Good patio specimen. Likes a moist, well drained soil. Tolerates first exposure seacoast to inland valley.