Frangula caroliniana (Carolina Buckthorn)

Frangula caroliniana (Carolina Buckthorn)Carolina Buckthorn is a small deciduous tree or larger shrub. Although it has a thorn in its name, it has no spines. It is a lovely understory plant with an airy, layered look. Carolina Buckthorn does best in part shade, with 3 5 hours of sun, although it is adaptable. The sunnier the exposure, the more water it will need to thrive and the denser and bushier its growth. Carolina Buckthorn produces bright red fruit that turns black by the fall and is

although it doesn't have long sharp spines

It provides brilliant yellow fall color

Lindheimer Muhly is a striking ornamental native grass that can be used for screening or as an accent

Bloom color Pale yellow/white with pale purple Bloom time Spring

The more shade it gets

And for good reason

and ornamental seed pods that persist into the winter

Roughleaf Dogwood is a large shrub or a small tree that prefers moist soils but is adaptable to dry alkaline soils

it is relatively drought-tolerant

Turfgrass: 20 lb per 1

fall Mature height 4-8 ft Mature spread 3-5 ft Attracts Birds

but the more sun it gets