Acanthus sennii, Red or Ethiopian Acanthus deer-resistant Deciduous shrub

Deciduous shrub

but larger

this small deciduous tree has leaves with purple-pink

This provides time for the plants to establish mature root systems before winter

Ghostly gray-white winter stems on this low and spreading tree

Acanthus sennii, Red or Ethiopian Acanthus deer-resistant Deciduous shrubWith provocative dark green spiny leaves and exotic vermilion red fall flowers, you'll find a place for this Ethiopian highland native if you enjoy the unusual. Unlike other Acanthus, this one holds its upright form and its leaves look great well into fall. Thereafter it's likely to beautifully skeletalize for additional mileage. Mature size: 35 feet T & 3 feet wide Minimum temperature: 0 F