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Rhus succedanea

Also Known As

  • Wax Tree

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 30'-35'
  • W: 30'-35'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Rhus succedanea plant details

Rhus succedanea is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring green flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhus succedanea

Plant type: tree
Plant family: anacardiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 30 FT - 35 FT - wide, 30 FT - 35 FT - tall
Flowers: green blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhus succedanea

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Richly colored in autumn, the large compound leaves of this small tree are an attractive lustrous green during the growing season; the fruits on female plants (ours are unsexed) yield a wax once used in Japan for candles. S/M

Gardening facts about Rhus succedanea plant

How to Grow Rhus succedanea

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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