A superb small tree that is an excellent choice for a landscape where a colourful, elegant, purple-leafed tree is required. A consistent performer, ideal for small areas. Large heart-shaped leaves open up in spring to a brilliant eye-catching shade of reddish-purple with a velvety-satin appearance, deepening to purplish-black then fading to purplish-green in summer. Generally exhibits brilliant yellow to orange autumn colours. 5m x 5m