Deciduous shrub: Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. A great foliage shrub. Good for hedges & borders. Dark red-purple or purplish bronze foliage turns red in autumn followed by red berries. Dense, branching habit. Growth: 4' x 4'. Blooms: mid spring. Bloom color: greenish yellow with dull red stripes. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z4-10.