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    • Photo of Rhus trilobata foliage, form, fruit by Stan Shebs

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    Rhus trilobata

    Also Known As

    • Skunkbush
    • Sour Berry
    • Three-leaf Sumac

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 2'-6'
    • W: 6'-10'

    planting zones

    • 3a-10b

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    Rhus trilobata plant details

    Rhus trilobata is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring cream and yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhus trilobata

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: anacardiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: fall color

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhus trilobata

    USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Its branches were often used for baskets and its large clusters of dark-red fruits were mixed with water for ?limonada? but this wide-spreading 2-6' shrub is also attractive with glossy, 3-parted leaves turning bright-red in fall. S/M-D

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Rhus trilobata plant

    How to Grow Rhus trilobata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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