Searsia leptodictya

Synonyms

Rhus leptodictya

Shrubs Trees

A deciduous shrub to maybe 4m high and across. The leaves are yellow-green and tri-foliate, with the central leaflet larger than the other two. These are smaller and set precisely at 90 degrees to the main one. The leaflets are slender with slight serrations. The flowers are in clusters of pale yellow-green and of little decoration, but which become (on female plants if a male is also grown) orange flattened berries like buttons.

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

4-8 metres

Max Spread

4-8 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
10–20 years
Max Spread
4-8 metres
Max Height
4-8 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Anacardiaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy, Spreading branched
Genus
Name Status
Correct

How to Grow

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Banks and slopes