Evergreen erect shrub with many sub-species and separate male and female plants (2.5m x 1.5m) from ACT, Qld, NSW and Vic. Variable sticky shiny linear to oblanceolate leaves. Insignificant flowers. Female plants followed by red capsule fruit in summer. Useful screen or fill-in shrub particularly for a bush garden or difficult site. Tip prune to maintain form. Drought tolerant.