Description
Small, upright deciduous tree (H 6-7 m, W 4-5 m). Bark glossy, red-brown to cinnamon brown, it peels off decoratively in small strips. Crown broadly pyramidal, regular. Leaves ovate (6-8 cm), smooth, green, autumn colour bright yellow to orange-red. Flowers in dense clusters, simple (up to 1 cm), white, scented. Flowering period: April-May. Fruits globose (0,5 cm), fleshy, glossy, black. Attracts butterflies, bees and birds. Grows best in deep, well-drained soils.