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Elderberry - Red Berried Elder
Red Berried Elder, 'Sambucus pubens', has an upright, irregular shape and is great for the wildlife as the fruit is not edible for people. Yellow-white flowers in spring form attractive scarlet fruit in June. The fruit on this elderberry is edible for humans only after it has been cooked. Red Berried Elderberry develops into a vase-shaped form as it ages . It is very hardy and can grow in full sun to full shade. Its dark green summer foliage makes it a nice accent plant, shrub border, hedge or naturalistic planting. This native shrub of Minnesota attracts birds and grows 10-12 feet in height with a width of 8-15 feet. ... more info
Sumac - Smooth The Smooth Sumac, Rhus glabra, is a shade-intolerant pioneer on heavily disturbed sites, and is particularly common along road and railroad rights-of-way. Usually in clumps of several to many individuals in a clone, rarely more than 25 stems in one clone. Sumac will often be found within the first year following fire. Seed production is moderately abundant, and seeds are dispersed by birds. Growth is rapid. Lifespan is about 20-30 years, though clones can persist for centuries. Fruit is important as winter bird food. This is an important deer browse species. It is suited to group plantings in small to large yards. It is especially useful in attracting birds to naturalized yards. |
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