Rhus typhina Radiance ('Sinrus')
stag's horn sumach [Radiance]
A large, suckering shrub or small tree with stiff branches, velvety when young. The large, elegant leaves with numerous leaflets open salmon pink, turning yellow-green in summer, then vivid shades of red, orange and yellow in autumn
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Yellow | |||
| Autumn | Orange Red Yellow | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Anacardiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Suckering
- 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
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
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 semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pruning group 7; sucker removal may be necessary, in winter
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus, coral spot and Verticillium wilt
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