Daphniphyllum macropodum - 2ltr pot

Daphniphyllum macropodum, commonly known as the large-stalked daphniphyllum or false daphne, is an evergreen shrub or small tree prized for its architectural foliage. This slow-growing and long-lived plant is native to East Asia, including parts of China, Japan, and Korea.  The first picture is of how a mature plant can look, the second picture is of the plants for sale.

• Foliage: It features handsome, leathery, dark green leaves that resemble those of rhododendrons. The leaves are often bluish-green with a paler, waxy underside and have stout, contrasting red petioles (leaf stalks) and midribs. In the spring, new foliage emerges with a coppery-red tint.
• Flowers: The species is dioecious, meaning male and female flowers are found on separate plants. The small, petalless flowers appear in spring: male flowers are a deep purple-pink and are aromatic, while female flowers are green.
• Fruit: On female plants, pollinated flowers are followed by striking blue-black, pea-shaped berries that appear in the autumn.
• Form: The plant has a rounded to broadly spreading, bushy habit. Depending on growing conditions, it can reach an ultimate height and spread of 4 to 8 meters over 10 to 20 years