The leaves have fallen from many of the Winterberry bushes now, bringing the last significant color to our roadsides. This year’s crop is one of the best we’ve seen in 30 years, as you may be able to tell from this image taken yesterday..
Most of the time, to most people, these shy native bushes are indistinguishable from the crowd of roadside weeds that they prefer as neighbors. But, unlike their neighbors, they like to celebrate the Thanksgiving season with little red appreciations that all can enjoy.
(Brooklin, Maine)