The small deciduous bushes grow 2–3' high. The broad, teardrop-shaped leaves are up to 4" long, in matched pairs at 2–3" intervals along the straight, sturdy stems. Star-shaped golden yellow flowers have five petals and measure about ⅓" (2.5 cm) across, followed by clusters of plump, hard berries of varying number, size and density. The leaves have a pleasant woodsy fragrance. Not ethylene sensitive.
