'Autumn Brilliance'  is a small, deciduous, usually multi-trunked understory tree or tall shrub which typically matures to 4-5 meters. Flowers bloom in April followed by small edible fruits in June (hence the sometimes used common name of Juneberry for amelanchiers). Berries resemble blueberries in taste and may be used in jams, jellies and pies. Birds are very fond of the berries. Finely-toothed, oval-lanceolate leaves emerge with bronze tints in spring, mature to dark green from late spring throughout summer before finally turning brilliant red to orange-red in fall.