identify this quick growing flowering tree

[marbetu]

Hello, I'd appreciate knowing the name of this tree that lives in the garden. It grows very quickly, has "furry" branches, and the individual leaves are about 4 inches to 6 inches long. Many thanks in advance

[djackso]

I Googled it (based on a hunch) and I think it is:
Staghorn Sumac
(Rhus typhina)
Family: Anacardiaceae

Hope this helps.

[poschiavanus]

Originally Posted by djackso

I Googled it (based on a hunch) and I think it is:
Staghorn Sumac
(Rhus typhina)
Family: Anacardiaceae

Hope this helps.

It is Rhus typhina. From eastern North America. Suckers like mad: a nightmare to get rid of if not wanted.

In Germany & Switzerland this is one of the nasty invasive aliens ("Essigbaum", literally Vinegar Tree): I first encountered it on a conservation workparty trying to find the suckers in an old hedgerow. I'm not aware of it being a problem away from gardens in Britain & Ireland.

poschiavanus

[marbetu]

thank you, that is really great

[Dan Salter]

Horrible plants....have a bunch of it slowly taking over the banks up our drive...sadly though 'mother' likes it so she wont let me try and get rid but i do accidently knock one over every so often mwuahahah

[Meta menardi]

About my least favourite garden plant. I think it looks like gangrene on a stick.

[pressld2]

As a non-native plant I'm not too keen to see it growing wild but as a garden plant I think it's a stunner. Fantastic autumn colours...



Dave P.

[naturegirl]

Naughty boy Dan!!!!!

If your Mum likes it then leave it alone or I will tell her what you do!!!!

This plant does have it's attractions, it also has a tendency to die off of it's own accord.

Naturegirl

[aeshna5]

I think it's a stunning looking plant with great autumn colour. Looks good when associated with prairie grasses + perennials such as Coreopsis, Rudbeckia + Echinacea.

[thunder]

As I recall, the sap is irritant - so be careful if you are cutting it.

henrya