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Posted 02/08/2023 in Shrub

Rhus trilobata

Three leaf sumac or skunkbush fruits were used by Native Americans in medicine, beverages, and food. A colorful native plant, Rhus trilobata features green flowers that give way to red fruit. The 3-lobed leaves turn attractive shades of yellow, orange, and red

Post Details

Latin Name
Rhus trilobata
Common Name
Three-leaf sumac
Planting Zone
Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
Bloom Season
Summer
Height
4-6 ft
Spread
4-6 ft
Potential Pests
Leaf spot, rust, scale, aphids, and mites

Plant Story

Three leaf sumac or skunkbush fruits were used by Native Americans in medicine, beverages, and food. A colorful native plant, Rhus trilobata features green flowers that give way to red fruit. The 3-lobed leaves turn attractive shades of yellow, orange, and red

Special Care Instructions

Easy to grow. Drought tolerant. Stabilizes soil. Tolerant of a wide range of soil.

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