Thanks - I'll crush some leaves this weekend and let you know the results. If it is Cassia (Senna), it seems amazing to find it in the hills of West Virginia! From my quick research on the web, I understand this is a native of Africa, and generally prefers frost-less habitats.

Could be Royal Poinciana AKA Flamboyant Tree AKA Flame Tree (Delonix regia) or Pride of Barbados AKA Red Bird of Paradise AKA Mexican Bird of Paradise(Caesalpinia pulcherrima). Thanks, Jeannie :)

Tempting photos, aren't they? I've been somewhat disappointed with Van Bourgondien's tree peony stock. Basically, you get a grafted stick about a foot long and it takes several years until it consistently flowers. THEN, you might find that it's not at all the variety you had hoped for, but decide to keep it anyway because of the effort you've made to get to to that size. Tree Peonies can be an investment, but with well grown stock and good cultivation, they can last longer than their owners. They are treated like shrubs, but require careful site selection as they obviously need room to branch out and some cultivars could use some protection from strong winds that tend to break weak stems. I highly recommend the following website for more information about these extraordinary plants: http://www.peonies.org/cgi-bin/faqindex.cgi I'd hold off making the purchase unless you want to take a slight gamble with it or find a grower who can sell you a plant that is older than 1 year old. These can guaranteed to be the plant you're looking for! Best of luck! Riz Here is a link that might be useful: Song Sparrow Nursery Tree Peonies

That certainly might be. It certainly would be easier to confirm with a flower. It is noted as a species found in the area on the Oregon plant atlas. Heres a nice Corydalis scouleri and a Calypso for your consideration