Shrub native to New Zealand with a spreading and sometimes prostrate habit. The evergreen leaves are light green, up to 2 cm long, and elongated. It fruits with red berries. It is often used as ground cover. Shrub native to New Zealand with a spreading and sometimes prostrate habit. The evergreen leaves are light green, up to 2 cm long, and elongated. It fruits with red berries. It is often used as ground cover.