Sichuan: Ruoergai Xian. N of the city or Ruoergai on highway G213, then E on S313 to Jiangzha Xiang, Xiarelong Cun. Remnant Picea-Abies forest on slopes along stream, with deciduous shrubs and trees (Acer, Betula, Cornus, Ribes, Cotoneaster, Berberis). 34°9'42"N, 102°54'45"E; 2715 m.
In open at base of slope. Shrub ca. 2 m tall; fruit translucent pale green, sour.