Quercus rubra ~ Northern Red Oak climbing Tall spikes holding large two-lipped

Tall spikes holding large two-lipped bright violet-blue flowers bloom in late spring through summer and can continue into fall if deadheaded

also known as Actaea racemosa or Cimicifuga racemosa

They provide an attractive backdrop to the flowers and turn yellow in the fall before dropping

(1) Thuja occidentalis 'Globosa Aurea' (Golden Globe) 2014

Aphrodite Sweetshrub is a dense deciduous shrub with an upright habit

Quercus rubra ~ Northern Red Oak climbing Tall spikes holding large two-lippedNorthern Red Oak is a native deciduous tree with a rounded to spreading irregular crown. The lustrous dark green foliage with pointed lobes and pale undersides turn brownish red in fall. The acorns have saucer shaped cups, but can take up to 40 years to produce an abundant crop. Best grown in full sun and rich, sandy well drained acidic soils. Quercus rubra supports a wide variety of moths and butterflies, including: the Imperial Moth, Banded