Sumach (Rhue)

Description: Leaves turn orange red in autumn

Newest Review: ... from the tree. Unfortunately, however, this plant has a rather long and dormant winter season which lasts well into Spring ... more

... and although the Rhus' autumn leaves (which range in colour from rich red to purple and even yellow and gold) are frequently lauded in Gardening Books, I personally find them very messy as they fall quickly, become very soggy and litter the garden. The leaf fall is then followed by the leaf stems which are sticky to handle, twig like and untidy. Certainly I would not recommend this tree be planted near to a waterfeature.Unfortunately I inherited my Rhus and it is located directly over my pond which I have to c...more

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Sumach (Rhue): YOU MAY RUE IT (670 words)
by - written on 04/04/01 (Very useful, 430 readings)
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Will you rue having a Rhus in your garden, who knows... The Staghorn Sumach, or the Rhus typhina if you use it's proper name, is undoubtedly a beautiful tree when fully in bloom during the summer months. It's huge shredded lime green leaves pattern the garden with enticing shadows and its flowers, although unspectacular to look at, attract local bird life, particularly robins. The flowers grow in large clusters and are a rather dirty yellow colour, however in the main they are hidden by the huge leaves which the tree produces. Rhus typhina is the largest of the sumach family and is classed as a large shrub rather than a tree. It can however ... Read the complete review

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