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    RHUS chinensis
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    RHUS chinensis

    Commonly known as Chinese gall, Chinese sumach, Nutgall tree

    Large shrub or small tree. Panicles of creamy white flowers. Not noted for autumn colour
     
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Coral spot
    • Place of origin
      Eastern Asia
    • Deciduous
      leaves to 40cm (16in) long with winged stalks and 7-13 ovate-oblong, mid-green leaflets
    • Cream
    • Panicles
      Erect, conical panicles to 25cm (10in) long
    • Fully hardy
    • Pinnate
    • Height
      6m (20ft)
    • Spread
      6m (20ft)
    • Tree
      Upright tree with stout, downy shoots
    • Pruning group 1
      Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
      Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
      When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile
    • Full sun
    • Broadly columnar
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      6m (20ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        6m (20ft)
       
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