Smooth Sumac

Rhus glabra
  • Botanical Name: Rhus glabra
  • Plant Type: Shrub
  • Light Requirement: Full Sun, Partial Shade
  • Water Demand: Low
  • Landscape Use: Salt Tolerant, Erosion Control
  • Ornamental Color: Yellow, Green, White
  • Native or Adapted: Native
  • Wildlife Value: Butterflies, Birds
  • Season: Fall
  • Deciduous or Evergreen: Deciduous
  • Plant Form: Spreading
  • Region: North Central Texas
  • Plant Spread: 6' - 15'
  • Plant Height: 6' - 15'

Description

Good for erosion control and naturalized plantings. Crimson fall color is outstanding. Grows in colonies. Sucker from the roots.

Smooth Sumac Photos