Rhus typhina - 80-100 CM C5

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Rhus hirta.

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornamentation * light brown shoots * attractive orange-red autumn colouring * resistant to urban climates, cannot be built over

Leaves
Attractive orange-red autumn colouring.

Bark
Dark brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Multi-stemmed, umbrella-shaped.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant. - This plant does not tolerate heavy soil. If necessary, the soil structure can be improved when planting by working in sand and mature compost.

Flower
The light green flowers appear in panicles from June to July.

fruit
The fruits of Rhus typhina are particularly decorative. These appear from the beginning of August. Sticks for a very long time.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Screen, solitary, park

Shoots
The shoots of Rhus typhina are tomentose, light brown in colour.

Root
Rhus typhina is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.