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6th January 2021. In line with the current government lockdown rules, Burncoose Nurseries is closed to visitors. However at present we are able to offer click and collect to local customers. This will be weekdays only, not weekends.
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RHUS
Commonly known as Sumach
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - or evergreen trees and shrubs
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Full sun -
Caution, toxic if eaten - Do not eat these plants. -
Additional Features - Good to know - - grown for their attractive leaves and autumn colour. -
Pests & Diseases - coral spot -
Place of origin - North America, South Africa, eastern Asia, northeastern Australia -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - moderately fertile
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Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant -
Rhus - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of RHUS
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
RHUS glabra >
Commonly known as: Scarlet sumach, Smooth sumach.
pinnate leaves turn to red and orange-yellow in autumn. Panicles of scarlet fruits
RHUS glabra 'Laciniata' >
Commonly known as: Smooth sumach.
Fern-like leaves turning orange, yellow and red in autumn
RHUS typhina >
Commonly known as: Stag's horn sumach.
flat topped small tree, excellent autumn colour will eventually sucker to form a large clump
RHUS typhina 'Dissecta' >
Commonly known as: Stag's horn sumach.
Feathery foliage, good autumn colour
RHUS typhina 'Tiger Eyes' >
Commonly known as: Sumach.
Exceptional changing leaf colour. Yellow in summer with orange and scarlet tones in autumn
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
