Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac.......

........I seem to remember that I have Blipped this shrub - in a nearby neighbours garden - previously but the colour this year is so much brighter than I remember.

Long in cultivation but grown only by an appreciative few, Rhus typhina 'Laciniata', the cutleaf staghorn sumac, along with many of its sumac kindred, may soon see a full flowering of garden popularity. A large shrub or small tree with long, fernlike leaves, cutleaf staghorn sumac fits many of the wants and needs of a new generation of gardeners. It is native; it is tough as nails; it has a bold, architectural quality. Possibly too bold for some tastes, but undeniably drought tolerant, pest resistant, friendly to wildlife and never boring in the garden.

We had a couple of these in a garden many years ago and the only problem was that they sent up suckers all over the lawn! - you can have too many!!

The autumnal colour has to be seen to be believed - it really is gorgeous.

The weather is not brilliant so far - hopefully it will improve! At the moment it is rather overcast and grey with a fresh breeze and the temperature at 60 Deg.F.

I think Anni and Himself are in rather warmer climes! They seem to be having a great holiday.

Well, another weekend is almost upon us and I do hope you all have a really lovely one.