Seeds of Fall

Everyone knows and appreciates the bright colors of the changing leaves, but if you look a little closer at the plants in the fall, you will see another colorful attraction - that of seeds ready to break open and begin the cycle of growth again in the spring. I know that many of these plants are classified as invasive in New England.  Their prolific seeds, which can be spread by birds and wind, is one reason why they can easily take over the landscape if given the opportunity. I still can't help but admire their bright colors amongst an increasingly dull landscape. Note, that other than the Autumn Olive, all of the invasive plants shown have only appeared on our property within the last decade.  

Asparagus Seeds

Oriental Bittersweet (Invasive)

Unidentified Bush with Bright Red Berries

Pokeweed

Autumn Olive (Invasive)

Rugosa Rose Hips

Maple Leaf Viburnum

Multiflora Rose (Invasive)

Autumn Olive and Bittersweet Intertwined