Three-Leaf Sumac, Rhus trilobata
Three-Leaf Sumac, Rhus trilobata
Yellow Rhus trilobata, Rhus trilobata, Three-Leaf Sumac
Three-Leaf Sumac, Rhus trilobata
Three-Leaf Sumac, Rhus trilobata
Yellow Rhus trilobata, Rhus trilobata, Three-Leaf Sumac
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Three-Leaf Sumac (Rhus)
Rhus trilobata
SKU: HC014248
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Overview
Three leaf sumac is a tough colorful native shrub with chartreuse spring flowers, red summer ripening fruit and colorful fall foliage in shades of yellow, orange and red. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric).
key features
Botanical Name
Rhus trilobata
Growing Zones
Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8
Advantages
Native, Bee Friendly, Attracts Birds, Mass Plantings
Soil Moisture
Waterwise
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Mature Height
5-6' tall
Bloom Time
Late spring to early summer
SKU
HC014248
Description
5-6' tall x 6' wide (seed propagated). A native shrub with tart, edible red berries and yellow to orange-red fall foliage. The showy fruit clusters are eaten by wild birds. Well adapted to a wide range of soils from sandy and rocky to red clay. Rhus is a good choice for screening and wind breaks. This plant and 'Gro-low' Sumac are unrelated to poison sumac; the ornamental leaves do not cause skin irritation. Grows in most any soil type including clay.
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