The plant was exported to England in 1838 and spread over the world where it is planted as a hedge in coastal gardens - it tolerates poor saline soil and sea spray.
Lesihlahla sachamuka Engilandi ngemnyaka wa 1838 sase siyasakateka mhlabawonkhe lapho sihlanyelwe njenge hedge etingadzeni letsemnceleni welwandle - simela umhlabatsi lophansi loneluswayi kanye nekufutfwa kwelandle.