Description

Family:  Myrtaceae
Zone: 7 – 10
Natural Range: Central Andes
Soil:  Average, well drained
Light: sun
Height: 15
Bloom Time:  August to September
Attributes:  Smooth bark with grey and orange-brown mottling.  Peeling bark.  Small, evergreen fragrant leaves.  Profuse white flowers in midsummer.  Black-blue fruit.
Notes:  Once established it is fairly drought and frost tolerant