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Rhus lanceolata

Also Known As

  • Flame Leaf Sumac
  • Prairie Sumac

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 10'-20'
  • W: 10'-15'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Rhus lanceolata plant details

Rhus lanceolata is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with blue, bronze, green and red foliage. In summer cream and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhus lanceolata

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: anacardiaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue, bronze, green and red
Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhus lanceolata

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Red foliage, fall, Texas native.

Gardening facts about Rhus lanceolata plant

How to Grow Rhus lanceolata

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • bronze
    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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