Bark is handsome in that it peels exposing a cinnamon color. Lifespan of 10 to 20 years is common. North of Bldg 1. Evergreen large shrub growing to 15 to 25 ft with an equal spread. Leaves are simple, 2-3 inches in size and oval in shape.
Upper surface is dark green and lower surface is bright gray or silvery.
Flowers are conspicuous and quite attractive with 4 white petals with a purplish blush on inside and prominent red stamens. Petals are fleshy, can be eaten in salads. Fruit is green and about the size of elongated golf balls, edible. Flowers in summer and fruit ripen in fall and winter. Plant can be used as screen, hedge, small specimen tree, or espalier.