Rhus trilobata

Rhus trilobata

Native Three Leaf Sumac that forms dense thickets best suited for a naturalized setting. Yellow spring flowers mature to red ornamental berries provide for pollinators and wildlife. Foliage turns gorgeous in the fall, providing a showy display of bright yellows, oranges, and reds.

Light Requirements: Full Sun
Water Requirements: Moderate, Dry
USDA Zone: 4b
Plant Type: Deciduous Shrub
Soil Texture: Sandy, Sandy Loam, Silt Loam, Clay Loam, Clay

Plant Height at Maturity

4 feet

Plant Width at Maturity

5 feet

Growth Rate

6-12"/year

Growth Habit

Upright | Spreading

Landscape Uses

Hedge | Erosion Control

Environmental Features

Native Species | Water-wise | Pollinator Friendly | Bird Habitat | Wildlife Forage Source

Tough Sites

Alkaline Soil | Dry Soil | Steep Slope | Deer Damage | Urban Conditions

Seasonal Interest

Fall Color | Spring Flowering

Flower Color

Yellow