This shrub to small tree has an upright trunk with spreading branches that form a dense rounded crown. It has glossy green elliptical leaves and the tiny whitish male and female flowers appear in clusters during spring and followed by black berries.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10 

Euray japonica is naturally found from Japan to Korea growing in woodlands in well drained moist humus rich soil. It prefers a sunny to semi shaded wind protected position and is moderately frost tolerant but drought tender. 

This shrub is grown for its bushy habit and its foliage. It is planted in parks and gardens along borders for screening and can be trimmed to form a hedge. It is suitable for coastal and low mountain regions establishing in 3 to 5 years. It is also planted in shaded courtyards a specimen or used in woodland settings. ID 2891

Euray (YOO-ray) japonica (ja-PON-ee-ka) 

Theaceae (tee-AY-see-ee)
Tea Family