A species whose most obvious attribute is its foliage which is bronze-green upon emergence, maturing to a dark glossy green.  Young stems are unique in that they are 4-sided and pale yellow the first year, maturing to red-brown and cylindrical the second year.  The elliptical-lanceolate leaves are leathery and a rich dark green.  White flowers appear on small 2" cymes, followed by red fruits.  Tolerant to heat, drought, and sandy, acidic soils.  Its main significance is probably as a collectors plant.  Native to Yunnan Province, China.  Zone 7