Sect. Arbusculoideae (Seringe) Floderus.

Shrubs. Branchlets dull, at first tomentulose, glabrescent. Stipules usually absent; leaf blade ovate, elliptic, or oblong-obovate, glabrous when mature, margin usually serrate. Catkins pedunculate or sessile; bracts brownish or yellowish green. Male flower: gland adaxial; stamens 2; filaments distinct, glabrous or pilose. Female flower: gland as in male flower; ovary pilose; stipe short; style conspicuous or rather long.