Description: deciduous shrubby plant or lower tree. It can grow up to 7 m in height. The bark is light brown in color and peels off in strips. The leaves are opposite, simple, smooth, slightly heart-shaped. The flowers are small, with pleasant scent and pink, purple or white, and are built on the basis of number 4. They are collected into a clustered inflorescence. The fruit is a brown cocoon.

Flowering time: April-May

Habitat: grows in scrubland and brighter forests

Interesting fact: because of the fragrant flowers it can often be found in perfumes. Wood has traditionally been used for production of instruments.