Rhus glabra
Common name: Smooth Sumac
The best tall sumac for heavy clay soils, Rhus glabra consistently has great red fall color. Prefers a high and dry site. Will not grow in a marsh, so chances are if you see sumac in a marsh DO NOT TOUCH!! It is probably poison sumac! Smooth Sumac does tend to sucker, making it ideal for berm and new construction sites where screening is needed.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Large Shrub, Shrub
Soil type
Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry)
Light exposure
Full Sun
Bloom period
Spring
Urban environment
Harsh Exposure Tolerant, Compacted/New Construction Soils, Road-side/Salt Tolerant
Habitat
Prairie Grasslands
Growth form
Shrubby/Clump, Colonizing / Spreading
Growth rate
Moderate
Flower color
Yellow Green
Fall color
Red Orange
Size
- Mature height
- 10 Feet
- Mature width
- 10 Feet
- Max height
- 15 Feet
- Max width
- 15 Feet
Additional information
Butterfly host plant Pollinator hot spot Edible fruit
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