Rhus typhina (common names: Stag's horn sumach)

would agree with Chris, i have one, which i bought last year, but as i found out about the succering problem with them it is now in a large pot, and it seems to be very happy and i can prune it to the shape i want without any unwanted succers in next doors lawn!

I think if you prune it you will encourage suckering! I like this tree but the main complaint I've heard from other people is the suckering problem. I've got one which I've had for nearly three years. I don't know how old it was when I got it but it was about 2 m tall. I have not pruned it and it has not suckered yet. My little refernce book on trees says that it does not need annual pruning, but cut back dead wood or unwanted branches.

They dont seem to be quick growers -not in my garden anyway. I've aquired a few new ones from suckers- theones I don't want I just cut off. I've cut mine back at various times without problems.

Ours has not suckered seriously yet. Only right close to the original trunk. I think I read that if you lop or prune it encourages suckering.

5mtrs high 6mtrs spread. I would only cut it back, prune it for shape. Take off over hanging branches etc.

These trees do sucker i.e. grow from their roots. As a kid my parents had one, it keept growing through the lawn. I had one at a previous house and the suckers pushed up through the concrete.

When I moved house I dug a small shoot up in May. It is now growing ionto a fair sized tree.

You will be safe when all the leaves drop as the plant will be resting then.

Yes this Rhus is one of my favourite trees in the Autumn.

What lovely colour!

thank you! - i do love autumn so much colour and texture!

Love the colour tones, it is just like a rich fabric.

And I look forward to an updated picture of it. It's color is brilliant.

It's a Rhus Sumach, commonly known as vinegar tree here in HUngary. It's much bigger now. Looking forward to to a more spectacular show this year.

It looks like this one provides year round interest. What is it?

I .ve always loved the colour of these in Autumn

How i love this colour Staghorn leaves turn :)

I love sumac ! Brilliant fall color.

i did but no i saw one on ebay the other day just perfect for the spot, its wood and iron, - really good value for the price - well i think! - it has'nt come yet, i'll post pic's of it when it does. i have decided to do away with our manky patio table and chairs as it is too big for the space anyway and looks awful. i do eventually want to get a nice little set to go there, and the bench will go up where brookes play house is - when she grows out of it. but for now i thought the bench would go nice on the patio, we rarely have enough people around to warrent the big table and chairs anyway - and its an imbarrisment! i will proberly keep the chairs just incase. they stack so can just sit up in the shed out of the way - incase we need them, but the table is defo going on the scrap heep!

Are u orderd a new Bench then Ang ? was it the 1 in Wilkoson like mine?:D

Yes, the hairy rhus looks like animal fur.

Interesting photo subject.

It looks likes some exotic wild animal.

Looks great...mine has become a little rangey...time to take it back.

Intriguing!
I can understand why we know it as the Stag's Horn, but why is it known as the Vinegar Tree where you are,Chris?
Either way, I think it is a very attractive tree. My Father used to grow one in his last garden, it looked lovely whatever the season.

we call it Stags Horn Here in uk Chris :)

I have several of these but never any flowers...

Lovely photo, Chris.
These trees are eye-catching whatever the season.

We have these here to and the colors of the leaves in the fall are fantastic.

I Love it too, Rhus Sumach, Mmmmm
Great pic Chrispook...

I love this type of tree. It has a tropical look, but can stand the cold and dry weather, it's tough as nails.

wow and I thought mine were tall at 9 foot

That is a beautiful photo Chris!! Going to have it as my desktop pic for a day or two :-)

These are around 10ft I think. The asolute tallest are as tall as our plum tree, probably nearer to 15ft.

beautiful picture chrispook, your sunflowers are massive how high up are they?

We have Ailanthus too. They pop up unexpectedly. They are growing in many public places like hedgerows and even cracks near walls. They are considered invasive in Hungary too.

Wow! We have trees similar to this all over this town. I looked up this species on the internet and it appears both the names describe the same tree but the tree in this area is also invasive just as Wizzbang has described. I am constantly removing it even though I do not have an actual tree in my yard. Well, I do but I keep it cut down to the ground. It grows else where through root suckers. It is also not a Rhus or Vinegar tree (their fall color is red) This tree is briefly yellow. The local residents say it is a locust tree but that doesn't fit either.

I finally found the answer (I think). I believe it is an Ailanthus altissima which is considered an invasive undesirable tree originating in China. I guess I will just keep removing its offspring.

Thanks for making me sit up and take notice with your picture. I thought sure the trees in our area were the same as this one in your picture but it did make me dig for information. (always a good thing)

Vinegar tree is it's common name here in Hungary. Nobody knows what a Rhus is!!! I think it's because the seeds (berries) are acidic. In my garden it has space but it has not really thrown out any suckers yet.

Vinegar tree is it's common name here in Hungary. Nobody knows what a Rhus is!!! I think it's because the seeds (berries) are acidic. In my garden it has space but it has not really thrown out any suckers yet.

Why do you call it a vinegar tree?
Rhus is very invasive in my garden - im always chopping it down! Its everywhere and it grows so strongly that it pushes fences over!!!
Lynne x

Wow, Chris, I love these and yours looks just perfect.

If our sumach's were this pretty, I wouldn't mind them coming up everywhere....

Luv it. Immediately on my wish list.

i bet they do look really nice with all golden leafe,s.sonny

There are whole groves of it along the highway between here and Ottawa...and they are brilliant red...gorgeous...going up this weekend..will have to take a pic to post. I share your liking for this tree/shrub too, Chrispook... A friend who had a dress shop used the candles in her window display...they were quite effective!!

I love This Tree Chrispook, Cant wait to see it when its Red..

Glad you said what it was Chris..I thought it was a bad case of rust!! Lol.

Very pretty. Like the lacy leaves.

This really glows - gorgeous.

This is a nice plant and a nice pic Chris!

I hope mine is a female too and will look as beautifull as yours.

Mine are showing no sign of changing yet. Now Iv'e said that tomorrow all the leaves will have turned red, orange, yellow and droped off before I get to see it.

I love their fall colors.

I love Stags Horn Chris :) i had 1 growing@my old House :)

Beautiful colours

That's what it's all about right there, just doesn't get any better !

Very beautifull colours!

Oh so beautiful Chris! I am just loving the turning of the leaves, what beauty around us!

I can see why the autumn colors are so loved. If my october mornings looked like this!

Look at those shining colours! Lovely!

Beautiful, it looks like it's on fire!!

Bursting with color.....

That is a fabulous pic! Love the brilliant shades of the Rhus....gorgeous.

Lovely - look great with their beautiful leaves and furry antlers.

Wow this looks beautiful Chris

very atmospheric, there are some wonderful photographers on here!!

A real atmosphere, that little tree stands out nicely agains the misty background. I like it.

Beautiful colors again! I love the dim distant forms of tree's as well.

OH great Pic!!! the Rhus is turning colour... mine haven't started yet...but that is a wonderful pic of a Rhus in a mist!! lol.

This is becoming difficult! Maybe I like this better than no. 8.

That mist is giving your picture such an ethereal beauty...

Lovely, lovely fall dressing!

Just beautiful!

Love This tree :)

It was a present for my birthday last year and I put it in the front garden.

I hope that is female because I really love the red cones especially at Xmas time.

O i love these trees :) did u plant this or is it a Gift From The Birds? :)

It is bright.