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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

    By: Forestfarm

    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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    Zones

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