Deciduous shrub · Four-season interest · Wildlife habitat
Growing conditions
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Dry to moist, well-drained soil
Plant details
Size: ~5–9 ft tall × 6–10 ft wide
Blooms: Late spring
Fall color: Yellow
Deer resistance: Moderate
Why we love it
- A tough, adaptable shrub for borders, hedges, privacy screens, slopes, and naturalized plantings
- White to pink flowers, drooping clusters of reddish seed capsules, fall foliage, and exfoliating bark provide interest across four seasons
Why wildlife loves it
- Nectar and pollen source for native bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects
- Serves as a larval host plant for numerous moth species, including the striking Io moth
- Dense branching provides shelter and nesting habitat for songbirds and other small wildlife
Fun to see
Papery outer strips of the shaggy bark curl and peel away in winter, revealing shades of reddish and light brown beneath.
What to expect at pickup
Ground covers and ferns are sold as young, well rooted plugs. Shrubs are sold in 1 gallon containers.
Because this is a fall collection, some plants may have limited foliage or may be beginning to enter dormancy at pickup. This is a normal seasonal change. Their roots are healthy and ready to establish after planting.
Before you order
All orders are for pickup at the Montclair Farmers Market.
• Choose your pickup Saturday at checkout
• Orders must be picked up on that date
• Plants are living and may vary in appearance
• All sales are final once plants are picked up
• Please check your plants at pickup — we can only address issues at that time
