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Rhus wallichii Deciduous tree (1 Page of 5) The Rhus wallichii plant species is found in E. Asia - Himalayas. It is a member of the Anacardiaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as R. vernicifera. DC. pro parte. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Rhus wallichii Family: Anacardiaceae Author: Hook.f. Known Hazards: This plant contains toxic substances in the sap that can cause severe irritaition to some people[146, 158]. Mature Height: Mature Width: Habitat: Forests and shrubberies, 1000 - 2400 metres[51].
Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe. Pre-soak the seed for 24 hours in hot water (starting at a temperature of 80 - 90c and allowing it to cool) prior to sowing in order to leach out any germination inhibitors[200]. The stored seed also needs hot water treatment and can be sown in early spring in a cold frame[200]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.
Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 10cm with a heel, July/August in a frame[200].
Root cuttings 4cm long taken in December and potted up vertically in a greenhouse. Good percentage[78, 200].
Suckers in late autumn to winter[200].
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