Plants and animals of Pointfield

An informal survey of the plant and animal life living in or visiting the grounds of Pointfield, Kelso since 2015   

Ornamental flowers and grasses 

Sumac tree

Rhus typhina


Appearance

A large, upright, deciduous small tree, with finely-cut dark green leaves, which turn orange-red in the autumn before they are shed. Cone-shaped clusters of yellow-green flowers appear in summer, and on female plants, these are followed by hairy, deep red berries.

Habitat

In the front grass bordering the drive.


Months in flower

2020
2021
2022
2023