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    Rhus potaninii

    Also Known As

    • Chinese Varnish Tree
    • Potanin Sumac
    • Potanin's Lacquer Tree

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 30'
    • W: 25'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Rhus potaninii plant details

    Rhus potaninii is a broadleaf deciduous tree with. In spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and pollution tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhus potaninii

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: anacardiaceae
    Mature size: 25 FT wide, 30 FT tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: fall color

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhus potaninii

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and pollution
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Its large (to 16") compound leaves and rich fall colors earned this small (to 30' wild) rounded tree an Award of Merit; at home it also has weeping clusters (to 8") of white flowers and later peppercorn-sized red fruit. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Rhus potaninii plant

    How to Grow Rhus potaninii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • pollution tolerant

    • Soil Needs

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

    Features

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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