Rhus typhina - MULTISTEM 250-300 CM C90

Description
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.

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Stag's horn sumachs 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.

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 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.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, park

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

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