Native to the Mediterranean region. A dense evergreen shrub with a mass of blooms from late autumn till spring. Leaves are opposite, simple, ovate to oblong, dark green above, light green beneath, 1 1/2" to 4" long, 3/4" to 1 1/2" wide. Blooms are tight clusters of pink buds that open to lightly fragrant white flowers. Followed by metallic blue fruit which turns black. Great for natural screens and hedges.