As spring approaches the buds' protective furry coat cracks open to reveal a lovely deep reddish-purple bud which later opens to red-purple and pink within
conical fruits decorate the tree which may
Sweet mock-orange is an old favorite among flowering shrubs
broadly round shrub reaching 3m
As the species
Rhus typhina Malus domestica 'James Grieves' As spring approaches the buds'A very small, quirky, multi stem tree or large shrub with a Seuss like character, ideal for informal, architectural, or children's gardens. The large, pinnate leaves turn a stunning orange, yellow and purple in autumn, with 'candles' of dark orange to red flowers which persist through winter. Be aware, though, that Rhus typhina is not the most well behaved of plants! It suckers freely and self seeds, so saplings will need to be removed regularly to