Rhus typhina

Rhus typhina

Large, coarsely growing deciduous shrub excellent for naturalized settings. Wide spreading branches are covered with velvety hair (hence the namesake). Brilliant orange-red fall foliage and clusters of fuzzy dark red fruit that persists through winter add seasonal interest.

Light Requirements: Part Sun Full Sun
Water Requirements: Moderate, Dry
USDA Zone: 3b
Plant Type: Deciduous Shrub
Soil Texture: Sandy, Sandy Loam, Silt Loam, Clay Loam

Plant Height at Maturity

10 feet

Plant Width at Maturity

10 feet

Growth Rate

12"+/year

Growth Habit

Upright | Spreading

Landscape Uses

Hedge | Erosion Control | Ornamental Specimen

Environmental Features

Native Species | Water-wise | Pollinator Friendly | Bird Habitat | Wildlife Forage Source

Tough Sites

Alkaline Soil | Dry Soil | Steep Slope | Deer Damage | Urban Conditions

Seasonal Interest

Fall Color | Winter Interest | Summer Flowering

Flower Color

Yellow