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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
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
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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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Scientific Name: Rhus typhina 'Bailtiger'
aka Rhus typhina 'Laciniata Gold Form', Rhus typhina 'Tiger Eyes', Laciniata Gold Form Staghorn Sumac, Staghorn Sumac
Plant Type
Tree
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 10'-15'
Width: 10'-15'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
- dry in winter
aka Sugar Bush, Sugar Sumac
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 6'-30'
Width: 7'-30'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Skunkbush, Sour Berry, Three-leaf Sumac
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
3a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-6'
Width: 6'-10'
- sun
- even moisture - regular
- dry in winter
aka Cut-Leaf Sumac
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
2a-9b
Size
Height: 8'
Width: 8'
- sun
- even moisture - regular
- dry in winter
aka Rhus pendulina, Rhus viminalis, Kareeboom Rosyne, Kareehout, River Karee, Rivierkaree, White Karee, Willow Karee, Witkaree
Plant Type
Tree
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 12'-25'
Width: 25'
- sun
- even moisture - low
- dry in winter
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