RHUS glabra 'Laciniata'

Commonly known as Smooth sumach

Fern-like leaves turning orange, yellow and red in autumn
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    leaves to 50cm (20in) or more long composed of 11-13 oblong-lance-shaped, rich-green leaflets.
  • Height
    3m (10ft)
  • Spread
    5m (16ft)
  • Tall Shrub
    Spreading, suckering shrub with smooth shoots. Produces flowers in erect, conical panicles to 20cm (8in) long.
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full sun

RHUS glabra 'Laciniata'

 
  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Syn. R. pulvinata 'Red Autumn Lace'
    Pests & Diseases
    Coral spot
    Place of origin
    North America, Mexico.
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a large shrub border
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf form
    Pinnate
    (see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Lanceolate
    (see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    Pruning group 4
    Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
    Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
    When: Annually in early Spring.

  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Moderately fertile
  • Wildlife
    Rabbit Resistant
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Rhus - Growing Guide
3m (10ft)
Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  5m (16ft)
 

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