Description
Large, broad and bushy deciduous shrub (H 6-8 m, W 4-7 m), eventually a small tree. Bark on young branches grey, later dark brown-grey to black. Leaves broad-oval (5-10 cm), with fino serrate margin, dark green, underneath yellow-green, autumn colour yellow. Flowers bell-shaped (up to 1,5 cm), nodding, greenish white to snow white. Flowering period: April-May. Fruits elongate (2-3,5 cm), distinctly four-angled, brown, autumn and winter attraction. Needs a sheltered position, otherweise a very resistant and healthy shrub.