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Syrup shrub

Syrup shrub

Product number: 186900
Origin: North America
Latin: Rhus aromatica

This relative of the well-known Staghorn Sumac produces edible, pinkish-red fruits in September-October, which can be eaten fresh or dried. A great use for a healthy and tasty drink: steep berries in cold water for several hours, delicious!
The hardy shrub grows to about 0.5-1 m tall and prefers a sunny, well-drained spot. After harvesting (in autumn), the leaves turn a beautiful red. Always grow several shrubs together for optimal pollination. Berries that remain on the bush in winter are a welcome food source for birds and small mammals.

Names:
Latin: Rhus aromatica
Dutch: Limonadestruik (Lemonade Shrub)
Also known as: Welriekende Sumak, Sumac
English: Fragrant Sumac

Sowing method: Year-round. First, soak the seeds in hot water for 24 hours. Then, sow them directly in the ground, letting them overwinter there, or in a seed tray filled with cocopeat and silver sand. Place the seed tray in the refrigerator for 2 months and then outside for 2 months; repeat this process until germination occurs, ensuring they never dry out.

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