A plant of the Sumac family, a species of the genus Sumac. A large shrub or small tree up to 4 m in height, width can reach 6 m.
The crown is spreading, umbrella-shaped. The branches are spreading, partially creeping, covered with an original woolly coating. Forms an abundant root growth.
The leaves are feathery, large, with a complex, as if lace pattern. In autumn, they acquire an orange or dark red color. The flowers are small yellowish collected in apical panicles. Blooms in summer. The fruits are brightly colored drupes.
It does not impose special requirements on the soil, tolerates salinization of the soil. Likes well-lit places. Tolerates drought well. In severe winters it freezes, although it can withstand frosts up to -25 °. When freezing, it takes the form of a bush.
The tree is beautiful during flowering and fruiting – panicles of dark red fruits appear at the ends of the branches. Stunning autumn leaf coloring. In landscape design, it can be used for small gardens and planting in tubs.