Sumach — Shrubs
Rhus
Full sun, light watering — fully hardy.
- Plant out
- Mar
- In flower
- Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- Low
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Hardiness
- H6
- Season
- spring,summer,autumn
- Height
- 150–250 cm
- Spacing
- 250 cm
- Pets
- Safe around pets
Growing notes
Grows to 1.5-2.5 metres. Space about 150-250cm apart. In flower March to August.
Safe around pets
Wear gloves and long sleeves when pruning sumach, because the sap can give some people an itchy rash.
→ NHS 111, or your GP.