Distribution: Occurring chiefly west of the Cascades crest and in the Columbia River Gorge in Washington, but also in southeastern Washington; British Columbia to California, east to Idaho; also in northeastern North America.

Habitat: Open, disturbed areas typically at low elevations.

Flowers: March-April

Origin: Introduced

Growth Duration: Perennial

Conservation Status: Not of concern

Deciduous, glabrous and spineless shrub or small tree with glossy, green twigs.

Leaves alternate, oval, finely serrate, 4-7 cm. long, shiny, green.

Flowers appearing with the leaves; petals 5, white; stamens 20-30; pistil 1.

Globose drupe, yellow or red.