Description
Medium-sized, broad, fast growing, evergreen shrub (H 2-3 m, W up to 2 m). Branches densely branched, upright to open, arching. Leaves broadly ovate (4-6 cm), smooth, glossy, dark green, underneath light green to grey-green. Flowers tiny, in panicles (6-10 cm), cream white, scented. Flowering period: June-July. Fruits globose (5-7 mm), smooth, glossy black. Attracts butterflies, bees and birds. Undemanding shrub, withstands pruning, wind, urban conditions and summer heat.