Rhus typhina (Sumach)

Type	Tree, Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Deciduous
Form	Compact Rounded Tree, Architectural Form
Size	Small Tree (1.5 to 3m height)
Colours	Green Foliage
Care	Regular Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness	Frost Hardy, Drought Tolerant
Growth	Fast Growing Plant
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Rhus typhina cultivation notes: This hardy small tree is often avoided because of its invasive growth and irritant sap. It flourishes in any fertile well drained / dry soil, even chalk. Rhus prefers and open sunny spot for good autumn leaf colour. Cut back suckers in early spring.

Plant Strengths: Sun loving draught tolerant plant; Attractive autumn colour; Ornamental winter bark / tracery; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Suitable for container growing; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Tolerates cold exposed locations.

Plant Weaknesses: Poisonous if eaten/irritating sap; Invasive/spreading root growth; Invasive top growth; Does not produce attractive flowers.

Common Missspellings: Rus, Russ, Rhis, Rhuse, Rhis, Rhice, Ruse