Rhus lanceolata
Flameleaf Sumac
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.