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: Approximately 5–9 ft tall × 6–10 ft wide
Blooms: Late spring
Fall color: Yellow to yellow-bronze
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
- Flower clusters provide nectar and pollen 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 potential 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
Plants are sold as young, well-rooted plugs. Some may be just emerging or still waking up from dormancy at pickup—they’ll grow and fill in as the season unfolds.
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
