Description

Showy ornamental tree with long pointed buds which open to coppery-red leaves, which turn to soft green in summer, then to shades of red, orange and yellow in autumn before falling. It is smothered with 2.5cm (1 inch) wide, delicate, star-shaped white flowers in spring which are attractive to bees and other pollinating insects. These are followed in June by edible blue-black berries which are very attractive to many birds, especially blackbirds. 125 – 150cm (4 – 5ft) plants have a clear stem so are suitable for growing into very attractive ornamental trees. Also available as smaller 60 – 90cm (2 – 3ft) plants suitable for growing as a hedge or as a tree.