Smooth Sumac
Rhus glabra
A hardy native shrub with brilliant scarlet fall foliage and winter berries.
- Plant Type
- Shrubs & Roses
- Width
- 5-10 Ft.
- Height
- 10 Ft.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 3 - 9
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
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Smooth sumac is a deciduous, colony-forming shrub known for its open, spreading habit and exceptional fall color. Reaching heights of 10 to 15 feet, it features large, fern-like compound leaves that transform into brilliant shades of scarlet and orange in autumn. This hardy native is highly drought-tolerant and thrives in poor soils, making it ideal for erosion control on slopes or naturalizing in large landscapes. Its clusters of crimson berries provide vital winter food for local wildlife.