Rhus typhina Sumach and Autumn Colour

Rhus typhina Sumach and Autumn Colour

Sumach
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

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