An open, spreading, suckering deciduous shrub or small tree eventually reaching a height of around 4m and spread of up to 6m. Fern-like, deeply-dissected green leaves with up to 27 leaflets turn brilliant shades of red, yellow and orange in autumn. Female plants produce cones of small, yellowish-green flowers from late spring into early summer which are followed by pyramidal clusters of deep red fruits. Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to obtain best autumn colour.