A low sprawling shrub 4-6' tall and 3-4' wide.  Grows well in dry, acid, woodland conditions.  Leaves are 3 lobed, however, juvenile foliage may not always have side lobes.  Flowers are pale purple in the bud, opoening to yellowish-white in May.  Fruit is bright red then changing to purplish-black.  Pastel fall colors of creamy-pink, rose, and red, to grape juice purple.