summer sumac

There is sumac growing outside my window that turns to burnished red and gold shades in the autumn. These shrubs seem to be leftovers from before the residential lots were here. Based on the property plat, they are growing along what was the old farm fence row. And, like sumac do, they strive each season to expand their position. I have enjoyed their brilliant autumn colors for a few years, but this summer is the first time I paid attention to them as they bloomed.
Another treat for us, compliments of our wild woods!