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sumac 'Red Autumn Lace'

Rhus × pulvinata (Autumn Lace Group) 'Red Autumn Lace'

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Rhus
Family: Anacardiaceae

About this plant

A spreading, suckering, deciduous shrub with pinnate leaves composed of 11-13 leaflets. In summer, yellow-green flowers are borne in erect, conical clusters, followed by spherical, bristly red fruit. The foliage takes on bright red and orange colouration in autumn

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to obtain best autumn colour. This variety is less vigorous than Rhus typhina but its suckering habit may make it a potential nusiance plant

Pruning

Pruning group 7

Propagation

Propagate by seed, semi-ripe cuttings, or by separating suckers while the plant is dormant

Pests

May be susceptible to coral spot and verticillium wilt

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersGround Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorWall Trained

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Suckering

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years