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Sumac - Staghorn
Staghorn sumac reaches 25 feet in height at maturity with an equal spread. The large dark crimson - or rarely orange to yellow - pinnate leaves of this sumac have 15-31 narrow, leaflets that can be up to (6") long. It is not as tolerant of poorly drained soils as other sumacs. The large clumps form bright splashes of color along forest margins, road banks, and fencerows and in old fields over much of the Appalachians. The Staghorn Sumac, Rhus typhina, is the most well-known sumac. The stems and fruits of Staghorn Sumac are densely hairy, as in the "velvet stage" of a stag's antlers. These colorful, nonpoisonous shrubs or small trees are rhizomatous. Its branches resemble deer antlers. ... more info
Barberry-Red Leaf Japanese The Barberry bush or RedLeaf Japanese bush, Berberis thunbergii, is a deciduous shrub reaching up to 24" tall and about 30" wide. The branches are slender, spiny, and small, and the leaves are roundly oval in a deep red to purple color. The small, yellow flowers borne beneath leaves, from April to May, are not showy. Bright red berries can be found along stems from late fall through winter. Ironically, this is never really considered a feature of this plant. Barberry bushes are best located in full sun. As name Barberry implies, this makes an excellent hedge or filler shrub. |
