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Rhus glabra Smooth sumac

Previous scientific name(s): Rhus borealis, Rhus calophylla, Rhus glabra var. cismontana, Rhus glabra var. laciniata, Rhus glabra var. occidental

 

Deciduous thicket-forming, root spreading shrub, commonly 4 to 7 ft., reaching up to 20 ft. tall. Found on moist, fertile, well-drained flats and hillsides from 5,000 to 7,500 feet elevation. Provides valuable cover for wildlife and its berries are an important source of food for birds.

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Species Attributes

Height:

4 - 7 feet

Life Form:

Native or Introduced:

Native

Season:

Sun & Shade Tolerance:

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Elevation:

5,000 - 7,500 ft.

Precipitation:

10 in.

Soil Texture
Coarse:

Marginal

Moderately Coarse:

Average

Medium:

Best

Moderately Fine:

Average

Fine:

Not Adapted

Soil pH
Acidic:

Average

Neutral:

Best

Basic:

Marginal

Seeding Rate:

PLS lbs/Acre

Pure Seed per Bushel:

45.10 lbs.

Seeds per Pound:

49,000

Germination Time:

Days

Blooming Season:

Spring

Mycorrhizal Dependent:

Yes

Bloom Color:

Yellow

Fruit Color:

Dark Red Berries

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