About
An upright, deciduous tree to 6m,with stout, downy shoots and mid-green leaves up to 40cm long, composed of7 to 13 leaflets, and turning red in autumn. Upright sprays of yellow-white flowers in late summer are followed by clusters of spherical, red fruit.
About the genus
Rhus can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs or trees with simple, pinnate or palmately-divided leaves often colouring brilliantly in autumn, and inconspicuous yellow flowers in spring or summer, followed by small, spherical red fruits in dense clusters
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height4-8 metres
Spread4-8 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Cottage and informal garden
Native toAsia
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to obtain best autumn colour
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus, coral spot and Verticillium wilt