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Rhus typhina
Stag's Horn Sumach 

Rhus typhina
Common name

Stag's Horn Sumach

Group

Shrubs

Family

Anacardiaceae

Description

Stag's Horn Sumach. An upright suckering shrub or tree with divided dark green leaves turning orange-red in autumn. Yellow-green flowers are followed by crimson-red fruit on female plants. Max Height 5m. Max Spread 6m. Flowers July to August. Fruits August. Full Sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.

Characteristics

Growth habit
Upright
Fragrance
No
Hardiness
Hardy
Toxicity
Harmful if eaten

Size

Growth speed
Fast
Ultimate height
5m
Ultimate spread
6m

Colour

Flowers
Yellow; Green in July; August
Foliage
Green - Deciduous
Fruit
Crimson; Red in August
 

Growing your plants

Aspect
Full sun Sheltered site
Soil
Fertile
Moisture
Moist well drained
Propagation
Stem cuttings; Layering
Usage
Woodland; Border
Planting
Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser

Caring for your plants

Pruning
After flowering Only prune if required to keep shape
Maintenance
Mulch
Care
Keep moist in first year
Pests & diseases
Vine weevils; Aphids; Powdery mildew; Silver leaf; Leafhoppers; Scale; Honey fungus

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The web price shown includes a web only discount of 10%. All prices are exclusive of VAT.

Type
Form
Size
Spread
Normal
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 		Trolley
Regular 70 litre 175-200 cm --- £272.95 £ 8
Regular New 25 litre 175-200 cm --- £75.91 £ 22
Regular 5 litre 100-125 cm --- £15.71 £ 14