Very compact, unpruned will grow to 2-3m & spread to 1.5m. Lends itself to shaping. In winter is covered with a flush of orange new growth. Great container plant & will be OK indoors for a short time, decorated for the Xmas season.
An attractive fast growing tree which is useful as a screen, topiary or tub plant. Masses of purple berries attrct birds. Protect from heavy frosts but hardy to most other climatic conditions. Evergreen. 4 x 2m in seven years.