Propagation
Take cuttings during summer.
Layering is carried out during the growing period.

Note:
It has a strong root system and care should be taken when selecting a planting position.


Botanic information
Leaf: The glossy dark green elliptical leaves have a petiole up to 55 mm (2 Ľin) long and the apex tapers to a blunt point. It is concolorous and up to 60 mm (3in) wide with a prominentmid rib.

Flower: The tiny flowers appear in the leaf axils are enclosed in the developing fruit that is solitary or arranged in pairs during early summer.

Fruit: The oblong pome grows in pairs and ripens green to deep purple then falling from the tree. The seeds are viable but the plant may be reproduced vegetatively.