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Sumac - Smooth
Smooth sumac is a short-lived pioneer, which reproduces clonally via root suckers. 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. Fruit is important as winter bird food. Growth is rapid. Seed production is moderately abundant, and seeds are dispersed by birds. Lifespan is about 20-30 years, though clones can persist for centuries. Sumac will often be found within the first year following fire. It is especially useful in attracting birds to naturalized yards. This is an important deer browse species. Usually in clumps of several to many individuals in a clone, rarely more than 25 stems in one clone. It is suited to group plantings in small to large yards. ... additional information
Siberian Peashrub Siberian Peasshrubs are deciduous and have low water requirements, and a moderate salt & alkali tolerance. The small leaflets are medium green in color. When planting for hedge, place plants about 4-5feet apart. Often used as a windbreak or tall informal hedge. The Siberian Peashrub, 'Caragana arborescens', is large rounded shrub that is well adapted to exposed, cold, dry and other difficult sites. The Peashrubs are cold and drought tolerant. It has showy yellow pea like flowers that appear in late May. The bark of the trunk and stems retain a greenish color for several years. |
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