Rhus glabra - 60-80 CM C5

Description
The Scarlet sumach (Rhus glabra) is a multi-stemmed shrub with decorative fruits. It produces greenish-yellow flowers arranged in panicles from July to August. The Scarlet sumach also has pinnate, dark green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of around 6 metres and is around 6 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * purple-violet shoots * attractive scarlet autumn colouring * heat-tolerant, resistant to urban climates

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Scarlet sumach are dark green, pinnate, alternate. They are about 20 - 30 cm tall. Scarlet sumach turns a bright scarlet red in autumn.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Scarlet sumach has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Scarlet sumach is a shrub that grows with several stems. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 6 m and is approx. 2 - 6 m wide. It usually grows 0.5 - 1 m per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Flower
The greenish-yellow flowers of Scarlet sumach appear in panicles from July to August.

Fruit
The fruits of Rhus glabra are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, park

Shoots
The shoots of Rhus glabra are purple-violet.

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