BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

A fantastic new form of the popular sumach tree, Rhus typhina 'Radiance' has bright salmon-pink young leaves which turn a pale golden-green as they age. Later the leaves turn vivid shades of scarlet, orange and gold in autumn before falling! An unusual and colourful garden plant with superb autumn colour.

Features

• Common name: Horn Sumach.
• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy
• Rate of Growth: Moderate to vigorous.
• Habit: Large branching, rounded shrub.
• Height: 3 m (10 ft).
• Spread: 3 m (10 ft).
• Notes: Rhus typhina 'Radiance' will tolerate poor soils and grow well in reasonably dry conditions once established.
• Size: 80 - 100 cm tall in 3L containers.