Rhus glabra

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 compound pinnate 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

ZONE:
2

COLOUR:
Green

HEIGHT:
250-300 cm

SPREAD:
250-300 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Rhus grows best in a slightly acidic, fertile soil and full sun, however, it will tolerate dry or compacted soils and other urban conditions.

Additional Notes about Smooth Sumac:

Native to Ontario and most of North America.

Berries are traditionally used by indigenous peoples to make a tart, lemonade-like beverage rich in vitamin C. The dried berries can be ground and used as a spice in dishes.

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Average to Dry Soils
Well-drained
Moist to Average

ATTRIBUTES:
Fruit
Fall Color
Deciduous
Berries

FLOWERING TIME:
Summer

HABIT:
Clumping
Spreading

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green

LANDSCAPE USES:
Naturalizing
Woodland/woods edge
Roadside planting