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Rhus lanceolata

Flameleaf Sumac

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

An evergreen shrub or small tree reaches 30', either single or suckering. Usually found on limestone or neutral soils. Extremely heat and drought tolerant. Aromatic leaves. Develops small white to pink flowers, red berries follow. Leaves are vivid red in fall. Leaves are narrower, more refined and have more graceful growth habit than copallina var. copallina to which it is compared.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

25-40'

Flower Color

Green, Yellow

Flower Season

Winter, Summer

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Black, Red

Fruit Season

Spring

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Seascape, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

Location Uses

Background, Parking Strip, Patio, Street Tree, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.