Description
Large, bushy, slow growing deciduous shrub (4-6 m), eventually small, multi-stemmed tree. Growth broad (up to 4 m), side branches horizontal, slightly hanging. Leaves broad-oval, wrinkled, dark green, underneath blue-green, early in autumn intensely coloured, bright red to pink red. Flowers green, tiny, in round inflorescence, surrounded by 4 wide bracts (up to 8 cm), white, later slightly pink. Flowering period: May-June. Fruit round (1,5-2 cm), fleshy, raspberry red, edible. Attracts birds.