This adaptable fire-resistant plant is typically a large multi-stemmed shrub but can be trained as a single-stemmed tree. It is very pleasing in a naturalistic setting. First Nations peoples use the fruit in stews, soups, and meat dishes as well as in medicinal treatments.
- Grows from around 1 to 5 m tall
- Showy white flowers produce an abundance of tasty purple berries
- Tolerates harsh climates and alkaline soils
- Prefers open sunny areas