Toxicodendron orientale
A deciduous climbing shrub or woody vine, with oval to elliptic green leaves held in groups of three. Pale yellow-green flowers are produced from the leaf axils in spring, followed by round, pale yellow berries. Leaves turn red before falling in autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Red | Yellow | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Anacardiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Climbing
- Potentially harmful
- CAUTION Skin allergen causing severe dermatitis, Poisonous if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
A genus of flowering trees, shrubs and woody vines with variable green feathered foliage that can be smooth, toothed or lobed. Plants within this genus produce 'urushiol' oil which can irritate the skin
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- China, Japan
How to grow
Cultivation
Thrives in moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil, with protection from strong winds. Rarely grown as a garden plant due to its potential to cause severe skin irritation
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by semi-ripe cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Climber and wall shrubs
Pruning
Minimal pruning required. Wear protective clothing to keep sap away from skin
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to coral spot and to verticillium wilt
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