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- shrub or small tree
- up to 15 meters high
- trunk diameter up to 80 cm
- dark green leaves
- red berry fruits
- fruits are eatable

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- Mediterranean region
- Spain to Israel in eastern direction
- Ireland to Algeria in southern direction
- most important for the southern part of Portugal

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- evergreen leaves
- fruits mature for about 12 months in autumn
- flowers at the same time as you can harvest it
- blossoms are pollinated by bees in the months between September and November

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- wood is used for fire wood and to make pipes
- fruits are used for jam, marmalades, honey, yogurt and cakes
- leaves can be used for herbal medicine
-ornamental plants
- the berries can be distilled to get a strong brandy (Medronho --> national drink in Portugal)
- as food source for insects

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- grow up in containers
- possibility to plant in sheltered areas
- resists temperatures between -12°C and 50°C