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    Rhus chinensis

    Also Known As

    • Rhus javanica
    • Rhus semialata
    • Chinese Gall
    • Chinese Sumac
    • Galla Chinensis
    • Nutgall Tree

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 15'-20'
    • W: 15'-20'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

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    Rhus chinensis plant details

    Rhus chinensis is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge followed by orange fruit. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant, pollution tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhus chinensis

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: anacardiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: hedge, street tree

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhus chinensis

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity, pollution and seaside / salt
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Showy sprays of creamy-white late summer flowers and large compound leaves with winged stalks and bright autumn colors distinguish this small spreading tree (to 20') up and down the river valleys of Sichuan. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Many varieties of sumac are a mainstay for summer nectar and the Chinese Sumac is no exception. The flowering season arrives in late August when other varieties have long gone to seed. Large flower heads up to 12" or more in length of yellowish-white blooms cast their spell on pollinators of all kinds. Grown as a landscape plant, Chinese Sumac grows into a small tree reaching a mature height of 25' tall. Its pinnate-shaped leaves add a fall foliage dimension and turn orangey/red while the mature fruit with the same color tones hangs on the tree until October. Poor, dry, soil conditions are not a problem for this tenacious plant and if left on its own, it will form a stand of small trees from root suckers.

    By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

    Gardening facts about Rhus chinensis plant

    How to Grow Rhus chinensis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • pollution tolerant
      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • orange

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Scientific Name: Rhus typhina 'Bailtiger'

    aka Rhus typhina 'Laciniata Gold Form', Rhus typhina 'Tiger Eyes', Laciniata Gold Form Staghorn Sumac, Staghorn Sumac

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 10'-15'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Rhus typhina Tiger Eyes® PP16185 foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Rhus ovata

    aka Sugar Bush, Sugar Sumac

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6'-30'

    Width: 7'-30'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Rhus ovata close-up, foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Rhus trilobata

    aka Skunkbush, Sour Berry, Three-leaf Sumac

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    3a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-6'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Rhus trilobata foliage, form, fruit by Stan Shebs
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    Rhus glabra 'Laciniata'

    aka Cut-Leaf Sumac

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    2a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'

    Width: 8'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Rhus glabra 'Laciniata' foliage by Conifer Kingdom
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    Searsia pendulina

    aka Rhus pendulina, Rhus viminalis, Kareeboom Rosyne, Kareehout, River Karee, Rivierkaree, White Karee, Willow Karee, Witkaree

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 12'-25'

    Width: 25'

    • sun
    • even moisture - low
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Searsia pendulina foliage, form by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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