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Rhus typhina (stag's horn sumach)
Its a Rhus typhina aka 'Stags horn sumach'
Thanks guys. I've been meaning to ask for weeks, but I kept forgetting to take my phone with me to grab a photo :)
It is a lovely plant for autumn colour and winter with its velvet 'stag's horn branches.
A couple of downsides: The roots send out many suckers which can be a problem if planted into grass and/or in borders. The branches, especially at a joint, snap easily.
Thanks for the info Phil. I was thinking of putting one in a large pot, as a compliment to my growing acer collection :)
round this way the common name is Nobel plume
i think the toxicity is vague -- most people associate it with poison sumac which is fairly nasty and a relative
some people suggest caution when dealing with its sap and fumes when burning
this plant is however a potential nightmare even if a pretty one
it has a tendancy as mentioned for suckering quite a long distance - be warned this is MASSIVELY increased if it gets stressed
as in hard pruning - damage to plant and particularly damage to suckering root system
you put a spade through any roots -- expect ten more plants popping up within five metre radius pretty fast
all young offshoots however are easily dealt with by glyphosphate
i have this plant in the garden of the house ive moved into and its a real pain which is a shame as it grows in places others dont like and looks fantastic
keep it separated or in a pot :)