A robust, slender, deciduous shrub characterised by sharp spines. Its leaves unfold in vibrant coral pink during spring, maturing to a dusky red with a narrow golden rim. However, shaded foliage may acquire a lime green hue. In late spring and early summer, hanging clusters of diminutive yellow flowers emerge, followed by red berries.
Ultimate height: 1–1.5 metres
Ultimate spread 0.1–0.5 metres