Description
Dwarf, slow growing tree or shrub (H 1,3-1,7 m, depands as well on grafting height, W 1-1,5 m). Crown rounded, broad, open. Branches upright to open. Bark on young shoots red-brown to green-brown. Leaves broadly lanceolate (4-6 cm), smooth, at first variegated, white with light pink spots, later green with white spots to entirely green. Flowers in clusters, catkins (2-3 cm), grey-white to yellow. Flowering period: March-April. Seeds numerous, very tiny, with grey-white hairs. Ripening time: May. Good also as a container-plant.