Synonyms
Rhus trichocarpa
Shrubs Trees
A large shrub or small tree, up to 6m high, with a spreading habit and young shoots covered with yellow-brown hairs. Leaves are pinnate, divided into up to 15 downy green leaflets, that are pink and copper when young, and turn rich orange in autumn. Upright clusters of small yellow flowers, covered with yellow-brown hairs, are produced in summer, followed on female plants by small, prickly yellowish fruits
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
4-8 metres
Max Spread
2.5-4 metres