A slow-growing, spiny, deciduous shrub. It has small oval leaves that are red when young in spring, turning to bright golden yellow and then to orange-red in autumn. There yellow flowers in spring and small, glossy red berries in autumn.
Position in moist, well-drained soil and in full sun or partial shade
Height/Spread: 1.2mx0.6m after 10-20 years
Aspect: North, East, West