Rhus typhina 'Dissecta' - 125-150 CM C20

Description
The Stag's horn sumach 'Dissecta' (Rhus typhina) is a stocky, picturesque shrub with decorative, red 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 'Dissecta' also has glossy, pinnate, medium green leaves. In a sunny location, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and grows to a width of around 8 metres. The Stag's horn sumach 'Dissecta' makes no particular demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Rhus hirta, Rhus typhina var. laciniata.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * picturesque shrub * light brown shoots * attractive orange-yellow, red autumn colouring * resistant to urban climates, cannot be built over

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Stag's horn sumach 'Dissecta's are medium green, pinnate, glossy, alternate. They are about 40 - 50 cm tall. Stag's horn sumach 'Dissecta' is bright orange-yellow to 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 'Dissecta' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Sturdy, picturesque.

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 of Stag's horn sumach 'Dissecta' appear in panicles from June to July.

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

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

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

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