Chinese Sumac (Rhus chinensis)

Rhus chinensis, commonly known as Chinese Sumac, is a deciduous shrub or small tree featuring attractive compound leaves and ornamental panicles of flowers and fruit.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade for best flowering and fall color.

Watering

Water regularly during the growing season, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Tolerates a wide range of soils but prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures, tolerating a range from 15-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Fertilize in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade for best flowering and fall color.

Water

Water regularly during the growing season, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Reduce watering in winter.

Soil

Tolerates a wide range of soils but prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures, tolerating a range from 15-25°C.

Can withstand cooler temperatures when dormant.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Fertilize in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.

Avoid over-fertilizing.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub, Tree

Plant Category

Foliage, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

3-6 m

Spread

3-6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf Color

Green, Red, Yellow, Orange

Leaf Type

Compound

Flower Size

0.5 cm

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Flowering & Fruiting Cycles

Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.

Northern hemisphere

Flowering & fruiting calendar

Peak bloom · AugPeak fruit · Oct

FloweringFruiting

Southern hemisphere

Flowering & fruiting calendar

Peak bloom · JulPeak fruit · Mar

FloweringFruiting

Taxonomy

kingdomPlantae
divisionTracheophyta
classMagnoliopsida
orderSapindales
familyAnacardiaceae
genusRhus
speciesRhus chinensis

Toxicity

Toxic for humans

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Toxic for pets

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Additional Care Tips

Water new plants regularly until established. Mature plants are moderately drought-tolerant but benefit from occasional watering during dry periods.

Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Can be pruned to shape or to control size, but heavy pruning may reduce flowering.

Easily propagated from seed sown in autumn or spring. Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings can also be taken in summer.

Repot young plants annually or biennially in spring. Mature plants in the ground rarely need repotting. Ensure good drainage in pots.

FAQs

What is the best time to prune Rhus chinensis?

Prune Rhus chinensis in late winter or early spring before new growth begins to remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches and to shape the plant.

Does Chinese Sumac attract wildlife?

Yes, the flowers attract pollinators, and the fruit provides a food source for birds and other wildlife.

Is Rhus chinensis drought tolerant?

Once established, Rhus chinensis is moderately drought tolerant, but benefits from occasional watering during prolonged dry periods.

What kind of soil does Rhus chinensis prefer?

It prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil but is adaptable to a wide range of soil types, including clay and sandy soils.

When does Rhus chinensis bloom?

Rhus chinensis typically blooms in the summer, producing panicles of small, creamy-white flowers.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade for best flowering and fall color.

Water

Water regularly during the growing season, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Reduce watering in winter.

Soil

Tolerates a wide range of soils but prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures, tolerating a range from 15-25°C.

Can withstand cooler temperatures when dormant.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Fertilize in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.

Avoid over-fertilizing.

Additional Care Tips

Water new plants regularly until established. Mature plants are moderately drought-tolerant but benefit from occasional watering during dry periods.

Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Can be pruned to shape or to control size, but heavy pruning may reduce flowering.

Easily propagated from seed sown in autumn or spring. Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings can also be taken in summer.

Repot young plants annually or biennially in spring. Mature plants in the ground rarely need repotting. Ensure good drainage in pots.

FAQs