Native to Morocco, where it is found wild in the Atlas Mountains.

Like Ch.Humilis, it is dioecious, can reach 4m in height, and branches from the base, but with the particularity that its leaves are glaucous.

It withstands temperatures of -15ºC and endures up to 40ºC.

It is not demanding in terms of watering and tolerates drought.

Flowering occurs between March and May.

The fruit ripens in autumn.