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Rhus Typhina - Sumach
Type	Tree, Shrub, Container-friendly, Deciduous
Size	Small Tree
Form	Rounded - Tree
Colours	Medium green Foliage
Care	Regular maintenance required
Hardiness	Frost hardy
Growth	Fast growing

Cultivation tips: This hardy small tree is often avoided because of its invasive growth and irritant sap. It flourishes in any fertile well drained / dry soil, even chalk. Rhus prefers and open sunny spot for good autumn leaf colour. Cut back suckers in early spring.

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