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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
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
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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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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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