Plant
- Mostly shrub
- Deciduous
- Numerous species vary considerably
Twig
- Opposite leaf arrangement
Leaf
- 1½-5" long
- Simple, toothed edges
- Some species lobed
- Size, shape vary by species
Flower
- Small, individual flowers in large clusters
- White, cream, pink
- Size, shape, color vary by species
- Some species fragrant
Fruit
- ¼-⅓" long
- Red or blue-black when mature
