Ironwood can be used as a screen because the Elm like leaves stay on all winter. AMUR , Acer ginnala. This is a short, often multi-stem shrub or tree from the cold climate of Mongolia. It can tolerate clay and sand and salt. It is noted for its red and yellow fall color and interesting fruit.
Growth rate is slow.
It tolerates clay soil and salt. The large smooth edge leaves are attractive and turn yellow in fall. It is an under story tree liking shade and soil moisture content. The scratchy bark is interesting. The maroon flowers turn into greenish-yellow thick fruit.