The shrub originates from South America mainly Brasil with thick shiny leaves. Gets 5m high in country of origin, but remains much lower in our climate. Has strong scented flowers that smell like Jasmine with a long flower tube and can be white or sometimes pinkish, followed by round pink fruits. These are edible and have a red flesh, are tasty, juicy and taste like strawberries and plums. The branches are covered with branched thorns up to 5 cm long. The shrub is best kept here as a tub plant and should overwinter frost-free. Can be used for bonsai.

Flowering: color White
Flowering: month June, July, August, September
Leaf color: Green
Evergreen: Evergreen
Hardiness :Not hardy
Place Sun, Partial shade
Habitat Dry soil, Normal soil
PH soil Neutral