This autumn tinted, small tree, Sumac or Sumach is also called the ‘Stags Horn’ or botanically Rhus typhina.

Rhus Facts and Tips

• Trees can grow up to 25 feet high, this specimen is only a third of that. Early pruning may have stunted the height and encouraged the large canopy.
• Branches fork freely and are covered with thick velvety hair when young.
• Leaves divide  into  narrow oval, toothed and softly hairy drooping leaflets. The leaves are bright orange and red   colours in autumn.
• Male flowers are greenish  and female are red blooming on different trees
• The cone-shaped, dull red, hairy heads  remain on the tree throughout winter.
• Take care when touching the leaves and stems as the sap can be an irritant.

See picture of Sumach in spring