Sorbus discolor is a distinctive deciduous tree boasting an open crown and sturdy ascending branches. The pinnate dark green leaves, composed of 11-15 partly-serrated leaflets, transition to vibrant yellow, orange, and reddish-purple in autumn. In late spring or early summer, the tree showcases large, pink-tinted white flowers, succeeded by loose clusters of creamy-yellow fruit with a pinkish tinge, borne on red stalks in late summer and early autum. The berries serve as valuable food for birds, and the tree's fiery autumn foliage adds to its visual appeal.