Photo of Rhus virens foliage by Far South Wholesale Nursery

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Rhus virens

Also Known As

  • Evergreen Sumac
  • Evergreen Sumac
  • Lentisco
  • Tobacco Sumac

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 6'-8'
  • W: 8'-10'

planting zones

  • 8b-11

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Rhus virens plant details

Rhus virens is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhus virens

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: anacardiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhus virens

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

White foliage, all year; Texas native.

Gardening facts about Rhus virens plant

How to Grow Rhus virens

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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