Plant
- Small to medium tree
- Deciduous
- Numerous species
Twig
- Alternate leaf arrangement
- Sharp-pointed thorns on most species
Leaf
- Varies by species
- 1-4" long
- Ovate to triangular, some species also lobed
- Toothed edges
Flower
- ½-⅔" wide
- In clusters
- Usually white, some red or pink
- Many with foul odor
Fruit
- ½-1" long
- Round
- Red when ripe
- In clusters
