rhus about to come into leaf

It looks likes some exotic wild animal.

Yes, the hairy rhus looks like animal fur.

Interesting photo subject.

Popeymike. Does your Rhus look like this now? I thought mine had died as it seems nothing is happening. The buds are smaller than those in your piccie from 2008.

Hi Aitchw, yes mine's at about the same stage, certainly alive, hope you've not lost it. Could save you a sucker if you have.

Popeymike. Thanks for the kind offer. I am keeping an eye on it 'cos it was moved from another part of the garden last year. I nearly threw it out then, but decided to keep it.

The move may have put it back a week or two with any luck...

Popeymike. The buds on my tree are now starting to open so thankfully it hasn't died!

result!!!