Rhus typhina 'Dissecta'
cut-leaved stag's horn sumach
An open, spreading, suckering deciduous shrub or small tree eventually reaching a height of around 4m and spread of up to 6m. Fern-like, deeply-dissected green leaves with up to 27 leaflets turn brilliant shades of red, yellow and orange in autumn. Female plants produce cones of small, yellowish-green flowers from late spring into early summer which are followed by pyramidal clusters of deep red fruits
Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Red Orange Yellow | Red | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Anacardiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Suckering, Spreading branched
- 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
- Name status
Accepted
- Plant range
- Eastern N America
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to obtain best autumn colour. Suckering in habit and has the potential to become a nuisance
Propagation
Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Coastal
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pruning group 7; sucker removal if necessary, in winter
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus, coral spot and Verticillium wilt
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