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Other common names cut-leaved stag's horn sumach
Synonyms Rhus hirta 'Laciniata' Rhus typhina 'Laciniata'
Rhus typhina f. laciniata
Family Anacardiaceae
Genus Rhus can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs or trees with simple, pinnate or palmately-divided leaves often colouring brilliantly in autumn, and inconspicuous yellow flowers in spring or summer, followed by small, spherical red fruits in dense clusters
Details 'Dissecta' is an open, spreading, suckering deciduous shrub with fern-like, incised leaves turning red and orange in autumn. Female, with conspicuous crimson fruit clusters in autumn
Foliage Deciduous
Habit Suckering
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H6
Full Sun
Aspect South-facing or West-facing or East-facing
Exposure Exposed or Sheltered
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
MoistureMoist but well-drained
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height 1.5-2.5 metres
Ultimate spread 1.5-2.5 metres
Time to ultimate height 10-20 years
Cultivation Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to obtain best autumn colour. Suckering in habit and has the potential to become a nuisance
Propagation Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types Flower borders and beds Low Maintenance Cottage & Informal Garden Coastal
Pruning Pruning group 7; sucker removal if necessary, in winter
Pests Generally pest free
Diseases May be subject to coral spot and verticillium wilt
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cut-leaved stag's horn sumach
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