Colorful mystery bush

[sid]

Hi! I thought I would share these photos of the bush next to my front porch steps. I have no idea what it is, but I doubt if it's anything exotic. Anyone know? It's extremely prickly, I know that much! There's a second, smaller bush tangled up in it, so you'll glimpse leaves that don't match the rest.

I live in south-eastern Wisconsin, a few miles from Lake Michigan. I've inherited the 100-year-old house I grew up in, and if the saga of my adventures as a first-time homeowner might interest you, check out my alter-ego, alsosid. I was just posting these photos there and thought they would fit in over here, too.


This first photo was taken October 3rd. The bush was just beginning to change color in a few spots.


The other two pictures were taken today. Eventually this will all turn to red.

Comments

[lark_ascends]

Isn't it horrible how invasive plants can be so pretty?

[sid]

'tis the reason they get imported in the first place, I suppose. I'll miss it when it's gone. :-(