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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
Rhus trilobata plant details
Rhus trilobata is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with. 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
- 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
By: Forestfarm
Garden photo gallery of Rhus trilobata
By: Stan Shebs
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Gardening facts about Rhus trilobata plant
How to Grow Rhus trilobata
Sun Exposure
- sun
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Features
Fruit
- red
Wildlife
- birds
Flower Season
- spring
Flower Color
- cream
- yellow
Texture
- glossy
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
6a-10a
Size
Height: 48"-72"
Width: 48"-92"
- sun
- occasional - low
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 8'-10'
Width: 8'-10'
- sun
- drought tolerant
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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 Cut-Leaf Sumac
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
2a-9b
Size
Height: 8'
Width: 8'
- sun
- even moisture - regular
- dry in winter
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