Rhus trilobata
Three Leaf Sumac
Description
Deciduous shrub grows quickly to 5' x 10'. Durable long lived native shrub. Leaves are three lobed, dark green range from yellow to orange to red in fall. Fleshy orange red fruit attracts birds. Low elevations produce smaller plants. Full sun to part shade. Good drainage. Tolerant of poor soils and drought. Native from Canada to Mexico.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Green, Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Summer
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Loam, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
Invasive, Poisonous
Design Styles
Ranch, Water Garden, Wetlands, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Parking Lot, Roadside, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Hedge, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.