Overall seen as a medium sized tree, will produce double white flowers in spring which can often cover the whole tree. Just before they fall will develop a faint pink blush. Dark green lobed leaves before small red berries known as haws will appear in Autumn. Leaves will change colour to yellow and bronze, before dropping for the winter. The Flowers will attract birds and bees, with the haws, providing food for wildlife in the colder months.
Can grow in all but the wettest of areas with it being hardy and tolerant to cold winds and costal areas, though you may not get its best displays of flowers in these conditions.
It is well-suited for a variety of landscape uses, including ornamental planting, wildlife gardens, and hedging. Its adaptability and low maintenance requirements make it a popular choice for many gardeners.

Cultivation: Hardy, low-maintenance tree valued for its attractive flowers, fruits and foliage. Suitable for gardens, hedges and naturalised areas. Requires minimal maintenance once established
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil but can tolerate a wide range of soil types including clay and sandy soils. Tolerates a range of pH levels.
Position: Thrives in full sun to partial shade, best flowering and fruiting occur in full sun, but can tolerate shaded areas also.
Foliage: Glossy, dark green leaves Lobed ovate with toothed margin. Deciduous with leaves turning yellow or reddish in autumn before dropping.
Flowering: Produces clusters of small double, white or pale pink, fragrant flowers in late spring, typically May.
Fruiting: Produces small, red berry-like fruits called haws. Fruits mature in late summer and persist into winter providing food for wild life and birds.
Habit: Upright spreading, with rounded crown. Can be frown as a small tree or large shrub often with multiple stems.
Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Growth Rate: Moderate growth rate, reaches maturity in 10-20 years.
Height & Spread: 6-8m X 6-8m