Rhus typhina

Native to parts of the North-east USA, Rhus typhina is a tough, hardy deciduous shrub or eventually small, often very branching tree with long pinnate (feather-like) leaves which are bright green in summer, turning vivid shades of yellow, orange and red in autumn before falling. The young branches are often covered with fine reddish-brown hair, looking like stags horns, hence the common name.

A vigorous, suckering shrub this is most suitable to positions with lots of sun and plenty of space.

• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil. Rhus typhina will tolerate poor soils and reasonably dry conditions once established.
• Hardiness: Hardy
• Rate of Growth: Vigorous.
• Habit: Rhus typhina grows to be a very large, rounded branching shrub or eventually small tree.
  • Height: 6 m (16 - 20 ft).
  • Spread: 6 m (20 ft).

• Notes: Rhus typhina will sucker over time. These can be dug out and removed every few years if it is necessary to limit the eventual size.