redshanks Rosaceae Adenostoma sparsifolium Torr. Listen to the Latin   symbol: ADSP
Other Fact Sheets
Leaf: Evergreen (cedar-like), thin, linear, sharp pointed, 1/4 to 1/2 inch long, shiny green, sticky.
Flower: Small, white (may be light pink), appearing in clusters at the ends of twigs in summer.

Fruit: Small, brown and dry occurring in loose clusters.

Twig: Slender and stays green for some time.

Bark: A very unique, reddish brown bark peeling into thin papery strips and sheets.

Form: A large multi-stemmed shrub that reaches up to 20 feet.
 
USDAFS Additional Silvics - USDA Plants Database
Adenostoma sparsifolium is native to North America. Range may be expanded by planting. See states reporting redshanks (opens a new window).

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