Corky Burning Bush has a lot of corky growth, moreso than the species. The cultivar name Monstrosus is fitting.
Category Archives: Shrub
Viburnum Fall Color
Viburnum is a large genus, with many different ornamental species. A lot of the species and cultivars can have excellent fall color.
Laceleaf Sumac
Laceleaf Sumac cultivar is similar to the common Staghorn Sumac, except for the more ornamental leaflets, that are deeply divided. This Sumac cultivar also has the outstanding fall color of the species.
Pioneer Sumac
Sumac is claiming a lot of ground on my Oasis. These suckering trees work good for afforestation. They color up nicely in fall, too.
Fall Dogwoods
The native Dogwoods are coloring up now. These Iowa Dogwoods have berries that are eaten by wildlife, which helps spread them all over.
Chinese Sumac Lacking
Chinese Sumac is one of my less-hardy Sumacs. The fall color is usually lacking, too. Though this year has been better than usual because of no freeze yet.
Filazel Change of Seasons
Filazels can show up in fall with color. In a few years these bushes should bear large quantities of nuts.
American Hornbeam
American Hornbeam is a small tree with good fall color. The leaves are pretty common looking, but the bark is smooth, so that’s its other ornamental appeal.
Fire Sumac
It looks like this Sumac has caught on fire. It is the cultivar Tiger Eyes, which has golden foliage during the growing season, then bursts into flames in fall.
Hydrangea Colorful Bracts
Hydrangea has bracts that are more attractive than the actual flowers. The bracts on this Hydrangea have turned a beautiful pink.