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Three-Leaf Sumac (Rhus)
Rhus trilobata
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5-6' tall x 6' wide (seed propagated). Rhus trilobata is a hardy shrub native to North America from western Canada to California and Texas, and as far east as the Dakotas. Well adapted to a wide range of soil types, this cold hardy shrub can be grown across much of the US. Rhus is a good choice for screening and wind breaks and its strong root systems are useful for reducing erosion.
Rhus trilobata is a dioecious species whose female plants produce clusters of flowers that, when pollinated, develop into nutritious red berries that are an essential winter food source for birds and small mammals. Both male and female plants must be present for successful pollination and berry production. Male and female plants are indistinguishable as seedlings, so order three or more to ensure berry set.
Plant Rhus trilobata in a sunny to partly shaded spot with well-draining soil. Once established, this drought-tolerant plant requires minimal watering and is generally pest and disease-free. Prune in early spring to remove dead or damaged branches and consider cutting it to the ground every 3-5 years in the fall to rejuvenate growth. This plant and 'Gro-low' Sumac are unrelated to poison sumac; the ornamental leaves do not cause skin irritation.
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Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 10 reviews.
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Impressed
"Arrived in good condition. Left in planter for like two weeks. Finally planted them into dense clay soil with a dusting of earthworm castings, in an area that gets full sun all day long. By the time I planted them, the leaves were browning. They were destined to fail. I'm the winter, they were mere twigs. When spring rolled around, we were sure they didn't make it. I'm happy to report that these resilient plants are growing nice and strong with many green leaves. This plant is very forgiving. I'm worried I planted them too close to each other. I guess we'll see what happens."
Sumac
"In my flower bed. I have planted with hopes of it growing to full size there"
Berries in Year 5
"I am blocking an unpleasant view with my row of three-leaf sumac bushes. In year five, they are 5-7 feet tall, survive both drought and flood, full hot summer sun in zone 6, and they had the most adorable berries. No berries till year five for me. Glad I waited. The quail love these - we have quail every day."
I have 2 to plant / waiting for rain. Love them.
"I'm hoping for beautiful foliage and berries for the birds. Plus as a natural dyer I will be able to use some branches for tannin."
Growing slowly
"One of the three arrived a little shaky. All three survived several days of late spring freeze. They are all over 1' tall now, but I was hoping to see them a little larger at this point. Still, this is a long slow growing native shrub so I believe it is doing well."
Hardy
"Was little more than a stick when planted and forgot all about it. It came alive and has been thriving with little extra water through this extreme heat."
doing great with little care in my Denver yard
"the one I bought four years ago was full size by last summer. bought another last spring that has grown appreciably but should take off this summer, based on the other. I've watered, but not a ton."
I will definitely buy this again
"Growing great, really healthy, can't wait to see it's fall color."
Can't wait for fall!
"Growing well, pretty shaped leaves. Looking forward to seeing it in fall."
Love It
"Planted a tiny 3 leaf Sumac three seasons ago and it is thriving in a harsh Colorado environment with little water."