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

A strong tall spire packed with large pendular copper-pink tubular flowers rises above the foliage in summer

In mid-summer stems holding unusually large airy clusters of small purple-tinged flowers raise above the foliage like a cloud which turn brown in fall and persist through winter

Aphrodite Sweetshrub is a dense deciduous shrub with an upright habit

C2-1-Ilex opaca (American Holly)

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