I got this from my sis-in-law. She calls it a "Yellow Bird". But the one that I found called this "Potentilla fruticosa 'Yellow Bird'" doesn't really match it. Or does it? Each stem has 4 leaves (opposite). The leaves close at night. I've been trying to reach her to get more info, but she's "out of pocket". It's probably way to early for anyone to ID. Probably have to wait until it blooms. But... thought I'd ask anyhow! unknown "yellow bird" ( photo / image / picture from cherylad's Garden ) unknown "yellow bird" size ( photo / image / picture from cherylad's Garden )
Certainly not a Potentilla fruticosa, leaves are totally wrong for that. Looks more like a Mimosa leaf to me.
Mimosa leaves are much smaller and closer together though. Albizia julibrissin (Mimosa Tree, Silk Tree, Pink Siris) Even the Acacia dealbata which also has the common name of Mimosa and has yellow flowers has leaves that are smaller and closer together down the stem. The structure of the stems and leaves remind me of a Nandina http://www.gardenstew.com/plantstew/18848 There are some that have yellow stems and there is one that produces yellow berries.
