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SCIENTIFIC NAME
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COMMON NAME
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Rhus chinensis Mill.
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Chinese Sumac
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PLANT FAMILY
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SIZE GROUP
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PLANT TYPE
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Anacardiaceae
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6
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deciduous shrub/small tree
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GROWTH HABIT, RATE:
Fast growing, large shrub or small tree with a rounded habit.
ADAPTABILITY:
Full sun, drought tolerant. Requires well-drained soils.
FUNCTIONS:
Specimen, needs a large amount of room.
PROBLEMS AND MAINTENANCE:
No serious insect or disease problems. Suckers may need to be controlled. Occasional
winter injury in Zones 5 and 6.
NATIVE RANGE:
China
USEFUL RANGE (USDA Zones):
Zones 5-8
SUBSPECIES, VARIETIES, CULTIVARS:
'September Beauty' -inflorescence larger than species, vigorous grower.
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