This shrub has multiple upright grey branched stems that form a bushy rounded crown. It has glossy dark green divided fern-like leaves with a bronze new growth and the small pink tube-shaped pink flowers appear in flattened clusters during summer.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12 

Leea coccinea is naturally found in Burma growing in humid tropical forest margins and a long water courses.  It prefers an organic rich, well drained moist soil in a semi-shaded to full sun position with wind, frost and drought protection.  

The West Indian Holly is grown for its foliage and reddish fruit. It is planted in tropical or sub-tropical gardens as a specimen or along borders in groups for screening, or trimmed to form a hedge.  It is suitable for coastal and low mountain regions establishing in 2-3 years and is moderately long lived. This shrub is also widely cultivated as a potted indoor plant and is used in shaded courtyards. ID 2640

Note:
Care should be taken as the seeds are very viable and the plant may become a weed. It may also be difficult to obtain requiring a specialist nursery.

Leea (LEE-ah) coccinea (KOK-sin-ee-ah)

Vitaceae (vee-TAY-see-ee)
Grapevine and Virginia Family