Cut-Leaved Sumach Tree | Rhus typhina 'Laciniata'
Fern-like leaves and autumn hues
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
2 Year Old Tree in 7.5L Pot
120-150cm inc. pot on arrival
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Cut-Leaved Sumach Tree
Rhus typhina 'Laciniata'
- Rhus typhina 'Laciniata' is a tree you just can't walk past without taking a closer look! The leaves are like lacy ferns, deeply divided with up to twenty seven leaflets. In spring and summer these are a lush sap green, but the real show starts in autumn, when they turn to jawdropping shades of red, orange and yellow
- Female trees will develop small, yellow-green cones of flowers from late spring into early summer which are followed by distinctive clusters of deep red fruits
- An ideal tree for a small garden, growing to just 4m tall and spreading 6m, but can be pruned to fit your space perfectly. Laciniata looks particularly lovely in cottage gardens (it won't overwhelm your perennials), coastal areas (it copes well with salty air), beds and borders
- Low maintenance, fully hardy and loves a sunny planting position
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Cut-Leaved Sumach Tree can be grown in a pot initially. Start with a 50cm pot. Depending on its vigour, it may need moving to the ground after a few years. Ensure adequate drainage and water regularly during warm weather above 20°C.
How big does it get?
The Cut-Leaved Sumach Tree typically grows to a height of 3 to 5 metres, with a spread of 4 to 6 metres, although it can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.
How much sunlight does this need?
Cut-Leaved Sumach Tree prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Cut-Leaved Sumach Tree prefers moist, well-drained soil, but is highly adaptable to a variety of garden soil types, withstanding temperatures down to -10°C. Provide a 5cm layer of mulch to protect the roots.
How much watering does this plant need?
Cut-Leaved Sumach Tree requires regular watering, especially during its first few years of establishment. Provide approximately 10 to 20 litres of water per week, ensuring the soil remains moist but well-drained. During hot weather above 25°C, increase watering frequency to prevent the roots from drying out.
Will this plant need pruning?
Cut-Leaved Sumach Tree should be pruned in late winter or early spring while dormant, removing any dead, diseased, or crossing branches.
How hardy is this plant?
Rhus typhina 'Laciniata' is fully hardy in the UK with an RHS rating of H6, capable of enduring temperatures as low as -20°C.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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