Origin: South eastern Europe to
Siberia. Deciduous shrub with
surprisingly short branches; when
grafted at the top it will form a
spherical crown which remains regular
without pruning. Elliptic leaves, 5-6cm
long, 2-3cm wide, dark green. White
flowers, single, in April. Fruit: not
abundant, similar to red cherries,
edible. Requires fairly fertile soil,
moist and also calcareous.