Smooth Sumac
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| Plant Information | |
| Common Name | Smooth Sumac |
| Botanical Name | Rhus glabra |
| Description | |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Mature Height | 8 to 10 ft |
| Mature Width | 8 to 10 ft |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Bloom Color | Green-yellow |
| Bloom Interest | Insignificant |
| Bloom Period | July |
| Seasonal Interest | Fall |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Type | Pinnate |
| Fall Color | Bright Red, Orange, Purple |
| Attributes | Black Walnut Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Dry Soil, Rabbit Resistant |
| Attracts Butterflies | No |
| Attracts Birds | No |
| Care | |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 to 8 |
| Zoned for KC Region | Yes |
| Water Preference | Dry,Moist,Well-drained |
| Maintenance Level | Moderate |
| Cost | Moderate |
| Watering Notes | Water if rainfall is less than 1" per week. They generally need very little supplemental water. |
| Fertilize Notes | These plants should not need fertilizer. |
| Prune Notes | Prune in spring after blooming before August. The growth formed will form flowers for next year. Remove suckers as you see them by cutting between the plant and the shoot, then pulling up the entire rhizome. |