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Rhus
typhina 'Laciniata'
Cutleaf Sumac
- Size: 15'-20'H x 15'W.
Hardiness: zone 3 to 7.
Habit:
very loose, open shrub or small tree with a flat-topped
crown.
Flowers/fruit: Dense, hairy panicles 4" to 8" long, green-yellow,
appear in late June, plants are Dioecious. 'Laciniata' is a female and should
be planted among males of this species. Bright red, pubescent fruit clusters
contrast nicely with the finely cut green foliage in late
summer.
Description: A large multi-stemmed shrub or small tree valued for
its fruit and striking red fall color. Tolerates poor soil, high PH, pollution
and drought. Needs adequate space to spread, ideal for hillside or bank
planting.
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