Rhus glabra

Common name: Smooth Sumac

Native plant

The best tall sumac for heavy clay soils, Rhus glabra consistently has great red fall color. Prefers a high and dry site. Smooth Sumac does tend to sucker, making it ideal for berm and new construction sites where screening is needed.

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Woodies- Standard Shrub

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Plant Details

Plant type

Shrubs

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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