Rhus typhina 'Dissecta'

Rhus typhina ‘Dissecta’ is a fast-growing, suckering deciduous shrub or small tree valued for its finely cut, fern-like leaves that turn brilliant orange-red in autumn. In early to mid-summer it bears upright panicles of greenish-yellow flowers; on female plants these may be followed by dense, velvety red fruiting clusters that can persist into winter. Best grown in a sunny, open position in moderately fertile, well-drained soil; once established it copes with relatively poor conditions. In Irish gardens, allow space for its spreading habit and remove unwanted suckers to contain it.

To help give a clear sense of scale, the stone wall shown in our photos measures approximately 265cm in height. We also use familiar garden tools as visual references: a digging fork (110cm tall) and a hand fork (30cm tall). These are included purely as size guides to help you better judge proportions when viewing the images.

Position: Full sun

Rate of Growth: Fast

Soil: Moderately fertile, well-drained soil (tolerates poorer soils once established)

Hardiness: Fully hardy in Ireland

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Plant at a Glance