Minstrel Smoke Tree, deciduous shrub or small tree. The canopy is broad and rounded, with an upright and full form, suitable for solitary planting in courtyards or group planting in gardens. New leaves are deep purple; summer leaves remain rich purple-red; autumn leaves turn brilliant orange-red to scarlet. Its flower clusters bloom in dense pink-purple feathery down in summer, looking like misty clouds from afar, with good lasting qualities and outstanding ornamental effect.