If they are shrubs, they should have leaf buds formed now. Did you get any pictures with the leaf buds visible? My first thought would be viburnum.

This is the only shot that might help.

Esh, that got me to the right area, and I also realized that I brought a leaf home. The edges were so rolled (drought) that I could not tell much about margins. However, the lateral veins did not reach leaf margins, and lower surfaces were red-scurfy. I'm pretty sure these are immature Viburnum rufidulum. Thanks for the help.

I agree, love those rusty buds!