| Shape | A shrub with a broad and open-growing habit. |
| Propagation | Propagate through layering. May also use seeds, but unless the plant is isolated the result is unlikely to come true. It is also important to note that spring-sown seeds may take up to two years to germinate. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun or partial shade (although autumn colour is better if grown in full sun), in a well-drained but moisture-retentive soil. |
| Pests | Susceptible to fireblight. |
| Notable Specimens | The Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Generally found in wet woodlands and riverbanks. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves to 6 cm, later dark green, paler beneath. |
| Flower Description | Flower to 2.5 cm in diameter, pure white, solitary or in bundles of 3. |
| Fruit Description | Fruit to 1.5 cm in diameter, almost black in colour. |
