Beautiful Autumn Foliage Plant: Rhus
BY WIKILAWN | JUNE 2ND, 2011 | DROUGHT TOLERANT PLANTS, SHRUBS AND BUSHES, TREES, ZONE 4A, ZONE 4B, ZONE 5A, ZONE 5B, ZONE 6A, ZONE 6B, ZONE 7A, ZONE 7B, ZONE 8A, ZONE 8BRhus is a genus of about 150 species of evergreen and deciduous plants. Distributed in North America, Africa and Mediterranean regions, Rhus includes trees, vines and shrubs. These plants are usually grown for attractive foliage and for their ability to withstand drought and resist tough wind. However, not all species of Rhus are suitable for gardens as some of the species are known for severe allergic reaction.
Rhus Glabra, Image from missouriplants.com
How to Grow Rhus
Provide Rhus plants with plenty of light and moderate watering. Most species can be grown from seeds and layers.
Popular Varieties of Rhus
Rhus Pyroides: Also known as Common wild currant, Rhus Pyroides makes a small tree up to 5 meters that bears small yellow flowers in summer. Fruits are nutritious and attract many birds and insects.
Rhus Viminalis: This is a fast growing plant that makes a very attractive small tree up to 5 meters. Rhus Viminalis is hardy and can adapt themselves to many climatic conditions. Rhus Viminalis is also known as White Karee or Wit Karee.