C. laevigata is a spreading, deciduous tree with ovate to lance-shaped, dark green leaves, paler and softly hairy beneath, and insignificant, green flowers in spring are followed by edible, orange-red fruit ripening purple-black.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils.
ill grow a very fine ramification when regularly pruned. Trim back shoots that outgrow the intended shape.
