Description: Deciduous shrub or smaller tree that grows up to 10m in height. The crown is well branched. The bark is initially gray-brown, while older trees have brown bark. The leaves are glossy, bare, roundish-ovate, serrated edges, dark green. The flowers are fragrant, white, collected into clustered inflorescences. The fruit is a juicy stone fruit.

Flowering time: April-May

Habitat: limestone base, dry and warm surface

Interesting fact: The fruits are edible but have a bitter taste. Wood is good for making tools.