Broadly spreading, deciduous. Attractive pin pea-like flowers in clusters along the old shoots, branches and trunk before, and as, the leaves emerge. Natural habitat in moist woods. Predominantly used for rootstock for budding 'Forest Pansy'

Broadly spreading, deciduous. Glossy green heart shaped leaves. Attractive pink pea-like flowers in clusters along the old shoots and branches before, and as, the leaves emerge. Not suited to the coldest districts.

Central China. Upright growth, tree like, deciduous. Pink flowers in long hanging racemes on the old wood. Most beautiful species in the genus. Rare in NZ.

Bushy deciduous shrub, produced from seed. Early spring flowers can be white, pink to dark red, followed by apple-like fruits. Jam and jelly can be made from the fruit.