Grows to 8-10 feet tall and as wide or wider. Left alone, plants develop angular main stem that takes its time zigzagging upward. Side branches grow long and graceful, arching or drooping, sometimes even lying on the ground. Leaves are shiny yellowish green, long pointed, oval in shape. New growth is bronzy.
Some plants are spiny.
Flowers are insignificant and rarely seen. Spray to control scale or red spider mites. Well-established plants are evergreen except in coldest seasons, and new leaves come fast.