it's a large tree. umbrella tree tends to grow multiple trunks. the leaves are usually grouped at the ends of the trunks. they are large and roughly circular with several to many oblong, wide, shiny, light-green, finger-like leaflets. each leaf is held on a long leaf stem. the plant has an upright and narrow profile. many dull-red flowers are produced in the late summer and fall on unusual crest-like stalks. the flowers are held well above the foliage at the tips of the branches.