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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

Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.