4m. A spreading tree with leaves that look like a Karaka.

The yellowish flowers are found in clusters October to December.

Drupe like fruit ripen from green to a distinct bright red in cultivation in 12-15 months.

Early observations of this plant on West Island in the three Kings Group put its number at about 12.

In 1983 a colony was discovered at nearby Hinemoa Rock in the Princess Islands.

It is now cultivated widely from seed and cuttings.

Young plants can be killed by the slightest frost.

Photography by Margaret Chappel © (left ) and Neil Davies © (right)