Forsythia - Gold Cluster™
Gold Cluster™ Forsythia, Forsythia 'Courtaneur', displays an abundance of light yellow spring flowers and its deep green foliage is lush all summer, then turns burgundy in fall. Its naturally compact form keeps pruning to a minimum. It is ideal for urban gardens and low hedges. Gold Cluster's more compact form is a problem solver for small gardens. It certainly brightens up front yard foundation planting. It is a deciduous shrub that needs full sun. It is fast growing to a height of 5 feet tall and wide. So these early spring blooms provide welcome color to the late winter landscape--a must for early interest in mixed shrub borders. ... more
Sumac - Flameleaf The Flameleaf Sumac, Rhus copallina, is a shrub or occasionally a small tree. When left alone it will often form thickets. It is widespread in open uplands along fence rows and in waste places. It is a prolific sprouter after a fire. Leaves have a winged axis and turn flame red to dark purple in the fall, hence the common name. Fruit matures in late summer remaining attached into winter and is eaten by many species of birds and white-tailed deer. White-tailed deer also use it as a browse.
