Rhus chinensis | Sumac. Originated in … Japan | Various
Rhus chinensis belongs to the plant family ANACARDIACEÆ and Genus Rhus This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Rhus chinensis does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Rhus chinensis so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Rhus chinensis sumac is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
The bark of Rhus chinensis as well as the gallnuts has been used in traditional fabric dyeing. A range of possible colors can be produced by Sumac including yellow, yellowish brown and brownish black. Sumac is used in Japan for dyeing. Lye, lime or iron is optionally added as mordants to fix the color to the fabric.
The Bark;Gallnuts of Rhus chinensis can be used to produce a natural dye having the following color(s) … yellow,yellowish brown,brownish black
"Dye plants and dyeing -- a handbook", EthelJane McD. Schetky, editor, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn New York, 1964.