Family Onagraceae
Originating from Central America

An erect, evergreen shrub or small tree with shiny dark green leaves and panicles of small purple/pink flowers, rather like lilac flowers, followed by purple spherical fruits.
Easy to train in to a small, single-stemmed tree. Lovely as a conservatory specimen where it will bloom throughout the year. Ours survives winter in a cold but frost-free greenhouse.
Grow in moist but well-drained compost in part shade.

Eventual mature plant size :
Height 2m
Spread 1.5m