Description
Small, upright deciduous tree (H 6-9 m, W 4-6 m). Crown ovoid to broadly spherical. Leaves broadly lanceolate to heart-shaped (6-8 cm), smooth, slightly glossy, green. Flowers simple (up to 1 cm), white, scented. Flowering period: April-May. Fruits globose (0,7-1 cm), fleshy, glossy, dark red to black. Attracts butterflies, bees and birds. Adaptable to different soils; it prefers light, open, warm sites, very tolerant to drought, heat and urban conditoins.