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Rhus glabra
Smooth Sumac
Their branches are smooth rather than hairy like the species. The wide, spreading habit makes it a suitable choice for planting en masse or used as a screen. The green foliage turns bright red, orange, or purple in the fall and the upright reddish, fruit clusters will persist into the winter.
- » Greenish-yellow, male and female flowers
- » Clusters of reddish, hairy fruit ripen late summer and may persist into the winter
- » Medium-green to dark green, soft leaves are sometimes glossy
- » Fall colour is orange to red, sometimes purple
- » Suckering profusely, it produces a mound of mostly vertical branches
- » Bloom Time: June
1gal
$24.38
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Birds |
Growth Rate
| • | Fast |
Flowering Time
| • | Summer |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Rhus glabra
Native to Ontario and most of North America.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Rhus glabra
Rhus grows best in a slightly acidic, fertile soil and full sun, however, it will tolerate dry or compacted soils and other urban conditions.