Stunning Rhus (Sumoch)

whis4ey · Post by **whis4ey** » Oct 11, 2005 1:08 pm

Thes pics show the amazing colour of this tree at this time of year

caliloo · Post by **caliloo** » Oct 11, 2005 1:20 pm

Wow Sam!

THose are just beautiful! I remember there were several around my childhood home in Maine, but I rarely see them down here. Thnaks for the memories

Alexa

George Nesfield · Post by **George Nesfield** » Oct 11, 2005 6:25 pm

Hi Sam,
Beautiful Sam,
I once had a Sumach but mine was a male and they don't flower like a female so mine had to go.
George.

LucyGoose · Post by **LucyGoose** » Oct 11, 2005 10:16 pm

Very Pretty Sam!!

I can't believe this....I was just at this garden center this saturday before this clili cook off that we went to....anyway, they had one there. It was a Sumach family, and I even called Pat to look it up.....Didn't buy it.....The color of it was like yours.

Anyway, thanks for sharing!! It's beautiful!

Deb118 · Post by **Deb118** » Oct 11, 2005 10:22 pm

Good Lord, Man... dont tell me you actually PAID for that

I have HUNDREDS of those critters, I could GIVE ya!!!! They ARE beautiful this time of year, but they are also a "Weed" around here. They sprout up everywhere ya dont want them

LucyGoose · Post by **LucyGoose** » Oct 11, 2005 10:28 pm

I know which ones you are talking about Deb.....The one at the nursary was not the same.....It was in the family....It was very pretty, and I can't for the life of me remember what it was called....There were a couple there that I was talking to (imagine that) that had got one last year.....They love it.....it doen't sucker....

Old earth dog · Post by **Old earth dog** » Oct 11, 2005 11:09 pm

Beautiful Sam! The one I have is Rhus typhina-Staghorn Sumac 'Dissecta'. The 'Dissecta" form looks very much like the Japanese Maples. I was going to take a pic today, but it's still hasn't quite changed yet.
Deb, your talking about the common sumac, Rhus copallina-Flameleaf (shining) Sumac. It's usually a little redder than the Staghorn.
Sis, they ALL sucker. It's just a matter of pulling a few shoots in the spring.......although they may be half way acrossa the yard.

whis4ey · Post by **whis4ey** » Oct 12, 2005 4:47 am

Yip ... mine is a staghorn, and yip, they DO sucker, but are easily pulled up (sometimes a few feet away admittedly)
Dawgy ... methinks Wee Debs suddenly saw her bank account increasing at a considerable rate sufficent to pay for her new tiller

Debs ... I got mine for NOTHING

jay dee · Post by **jay dee** » Oct 12, 2005 6:34 am

Lucy, was it the Tiger Eye sumac? They are gorgeous and minimal suckering with it. I think I have found the perfect spot for one in my front yard.

jay dee

LucyGoose · Post by **LucyGoose** » Oct 12, 2005 6:57 am

THAT'S IT!!! Yes, they were pretty!!! If I had room, even DH loved it! Thanks jay-dee!!

Jeanne · Post by **Jeanne** » Oct 14, 2005 10:57 am

Sam..Your Gardens are so inspiring and always bring me pleasure viewing them...thanks...Jeanne

whis4ey · Post by **whis4ey** » Oct 14, 2005 11:16 am

Welcome to Hallsons Jeanne, and thanks for your kind comments

Tokyo Mike · Post by **Tokyo Mike** » Oct 20, 2005 11:47 am

A nice Tennessee native. Roadsides are "normally" beautiful with them this time of year.
Not much fall color this year due to drought.
Thanks for the memories Sam !