Family: Oleaceae

Form: Perennial sprawling groundcover reaching 8 to 12 in.

Leaves: Large multi-stemmed shrub or small tree, reaching 5 to 15 ft.

Stem/Bark: Pale gray

Flower: Yellow-green, multi-staminate, borne in clusters

Fruit: Green turning black, oval-shaped berry

Comments: Compact forms are available having smaller leaves.