Clinging Mahogany

This short shrub grows up to 1 foot (30.5 cm) tall and lives for around 48 years. It is very resistant to destructive insect infestation but susceptible to disease.

It has several narrow, straight stems covered in very thick, wrinkled, dark brown bark, and the wood inside is mahogany-coloured.

The branches are short stubs with dozens of twigs that and are covered with sparse amounts of miniature, thick, leaves with irregular edges. The leaves themselves are found in magenta and cream varieties, sturdy and smooth.

In late spring it produces handfuls of large, blue flowers with oval-shaped shaped petals. They are sturdy and have an overpowering scent that smells like a damp log.