Plants > Trees

Potanin's sumac

Rhus potaninii

Low Maintenance

Genus: Rhus
Family: Anacardiaceae

About this plant

R. potaninii is a rounded, deciduous tree to 12m, with dark green leaves up to 35cm long, composed of 7 to 11 leaflets, and turning red in autumn. Hanging sprays of creamy white flowers in summer are followed by clusters of spherical, hairy, red fruit

Growing Information

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to obtain best autumn colour

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be subject to coral spot and verticillium wilt

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersGround Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years