Smooth Sumac
Common Name: Smooth Sumac
Latin Name: Rhus glabra
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Adaptable, tough plant that will thrive where other species fail. Tolerant of rocky, dry, exposed sites, it is a vigorous grower. Will colonize. Striking color combinations of orange and red in fall. Not a great choice for a manicured landscape due to spreading habit, but a gorgeous addition to naturalized areas. Tremendous wildlife value. Myriad birds, butterflies, and mammals feed on nectar, fruit, stems, and bark.
Core Characteristics
Mature Height: 10-15'
Mature Width: 10-15'
USDA Hardiness Zone: to zone 3
Light Requirements: Full Sun, Part Shade
Features & Benefits: Attracts Birds, Wisconsin Native, Benefits Wildlife
Common Name: Smooth Sumac
Latin Name: Rhus glabra
Visit Plant Profile >>Description & Overview
Adaptable, tough plant that will thrive where other species fail. Tolerant of rocky, dry, exposed sites, it is a vigorous grower. Will colonize. Striking color combinations of orange and red in fall. Not a great choice for a manicured landscape due to spreading habit, but a gorgeous addition to naturalized areas. Tremendous wildlife value. Myriad birds, butterflies, and mammals feed on nectar, fruit, stems, and bark.
Core Characteristics
Mature Height: 10-15'
Mature Width: 10-15'
USDA Hardiness Zone: to zone 3
Light Requirements: Full Sun, Part Shade
Features & Benefits: Attracts Birds, Wisconsin Native, Benefits Wildlife