Description
Large deciduous shrub (4-6 m), more broad at maturity (up to 5 m). Crown dense, branches spiraly twisted (winter interest). Leaves round to broadly ovate (6-10 cm), soft, hairy, dark green, autumn colour yellow. Flowers: male hanging catkins remarkable, yellow, female flowers tiny, red; both on the same plant, monoeious. Flowering period: February-April. Fruit hazelnut, light brown, to 4 nuts in a cluster. Ripening time: September-October.