Eurya japonica

Botanical Name: 
Eurya japonica
Family: 
Theaceae
Description: 

An rare evergreen shrub, native to Japan and Korea, that is slow growing with slender, spreading branches.

Leaves are oval to obovate up to 8cm x 3cm.

Flowers are inconspicuous, 5-6mm, off white in colour, followed by small glossy berries.

Is in the same family as Camellias and prefers the same conditions.

Ht: up to 1.5 x 1.3m

Uses: 

Ornamental, grown for its foliage.

Reference: 

Palmers Manual of Trees, Shrubs and Climbers by Stanley J Palmer.