RHUS typhina

Commonly known as Stag's horn sumach

Flat topped small tree, excellent autumn colour will eventually sucker to form a large clump
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Leaves to 60cm (24in) long with 11-31 oblong-lance-shaped dark-green leaflets turning brilliant orange-red in autumn.
  • Height
    5m (16ft) or more
  • Spread
    6m (20ft)
  • Tree
    Upright, suckering shrub or tree. 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 typhina

 
  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Produces velvety red shoots resembling a stag's horns. Male and female flowers are usually produced on separate plants. Plants of each gender are required for fruit.
    Pests & Diseases
    Coral spot.
    Place of origin
    Eastern North America.
  • 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
  • Tree Shape
    Rounded to broadly spreading
  • Wildlife
    Rabbit Resistant
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Rhus - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
5m (16ft) or more
 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  6m (20ft)
  

Buy Varieties of RHUS typhina

AWARD
RHUS typhina 'Dissecta'

RHUS typhina 'Dissecta'

Stag's horn sumach

feathery foliage, good autumn colour

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£25.00 each 
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AWARD
RHUS typhina 'Tiger Eyes'

RHUS typhina 'Tiger Eyes'

Sumach

Exceptional changing leaf colour. Yellow in summer with orange and scarlet tones in autumn

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Small
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£27.50 each 
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Large
£50.00 each 

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