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Burning
Bush
(Euonymus alata)
- Height:
8 12 Spread: 8 12
- Fall
Color: crimson red
- This
simple, tidy shrub features dark green leaves that transform to
brilliant red in fall. It
is a valuable background plant in the landscape.
Dwarf Burning Bush (E. a. Compactus) is smaller, growing to
a height of 4 6 and a spread of 2 4.
Compact
American Cranberry Bush
(Viburnum trilobum Compactum)
- Height:
4 6 Spread: 4 6
- Fall
Color: red, purple, yellow
- Tri-lobed,
maple-like leaves make this an attractive plant.
Several varieties and sizes are available.
Golden
Currant
(Ribes aureum)
- Height:
4 6 Spread: 4 6
- Fall
Color: scarlet red, purple
- This
dense, native shrub features light green leaves with lobed, toothed
edges. Its berries are
popular with birds.
Gro-Low
Sumac
(Rhus aromatica Gro-Low)
- Height:
2 4 Spread: 6 8
- Fall
Color: yellow, reddish-purple
- This
plant can be used as a low-growing shrub or a groundcover.
Its leaves are fragrant when touched or crushed.
Hedge
Cotoneaster
(Cotoneaster lucidus)
- Height:
6 8 Spread: 4 6
- Fall
Color: orange, red
- You
can shear this plant as a hedge or topiary or leave it natural.
It is useful as a screen for privacy.
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Oregon
Grape Holly
(Mahonia aquifolium)
- Height:
5 6 Spread: 5 6
- Fall
Color: red, orange, yellow
- The
shiny green leaves of this plant resemble holly leaves, as the name
implies. It is valued
in the landscape because it does not lose its leaves in winter.
Compact varieties are available.
Saskatoon
Serviceberry
(Amelanchier alnifolia)
- Height:
8 10 (or more)
Spread:
8 10
- Fall
Color: yellow, orange
- This
native, drought-tolerant plant can be used as a large shrub or small
tree. It features white
blossoms in spring and berries that are popular with birds.
Virginia
Creeper (Parthenocissus
quinquefolia)
- Height:
30
- Fall
Color: crimson, burgundy
- This
plant is a vigorous vine and can be used as a ground cover.
Engleman Ivy (P. q. var. engelmannii) is more compact with
smaller leaves.
Western
Sand Cherry (Prunus besseyi)
- Height:
4 6 Spread: 4 6
- Fall
Color: orange, red
- This
shrub is a good selection for hot, dry sites.
It has glossy, gray-green leaves and produces numerous white
flowers, followed by sweet black cherries.
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