Rhus typhina - 80-100 CM

Description
Attention! The species Rhus typhina is categorised as an invasive species in Switzerland and may not be traded, planted or otherwise spread there. The Stag's horn sumach (Rhus typhina) is a multi-stemmed, umbrella-shaped shrub with decorative fruits that stay on for a very long time. It produces light green flowers arranged in panicles from June to July. The Stag's horn sumach also has glossy, pinnate, medium green leaves. In a sunny location, it usually reaches a height of around 10 metres and grows to a width of around 10 metres. The Stag's horn sumach makes no particular demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Rhus hirta.

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Stag's horn sumach are medium green, pinnate, glossy, alternate. They are about 40 - 50 cm tall. Stag's horn sumach turns bright orange-red in autumn.

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

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Stag's horn sumach has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Multi-stemmed, umbrella-shaped.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Flower
The light green flowers of Stag's horn sumach appear in panicles from June to July.

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

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

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

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