Which tree/shrub?

[valmarg]

My suggestion would be Cornum Kousa Chinensis. It is a hardy Japanese shrub.

In Winter you have the coloured stems. In Spring you have the opening foliage, the very small flowers and the creamy white bracts. In Summer you have the strawberry-like fruits, and in Autumn you have the wonderful colours of the leaves. Something for every season.

I agree with Palustris - DON'T, but DON'T have the stags horn Sumach. Locally, the Council did some tarmacing near a garden with one in it. Shortly after the tarmacing, what was coming up through the tarmac? Sumach!! It is the ultimate garden thug after Japanese Knotweed.

valmarg

[Nicos]

Is this the same shrub 'Sumac' as the ground berry which grows on bushes in the middle east and has a lovely lemony flavour????

Just a thought 'cos if it can grow in a desert then it could presumably grow under tarmac!

If it's not the red berry plant- then I would encourage you all to try and buy sumac cos it's lovely...just like lemon but no acidic aftertaste ..and very mellow- lovely with chicken, yogurt and peppers...

Ooops I think I've gone off the thread again! Me and my stomach eh?????

[valmarg]

PS for Cornum read Cornus

valmarg

[Palustris]

Cornus kousa is lovely shrub, but it is not recommended for a windy exposed site.
Rhus coriaria - Plants For A Future database report for info on 'sumac' for Nicos.

[piskieinboots]

ooh head hurts - back to the books