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Flameleaf Sumac

 
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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This evergreen shrub or small tree reaches 30 ft. tall, either single or suckering. It is usually found on limestone or neutral soils. It is extremely heat and drought tolerant. This shrub has aromatic leaves and develops small white to pink flowers,with red berries follow. Leaves are vivid red in the fall. Leaves are narrower, more refined and has a more graceful growth habit than the copallina variety to which it is compared.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Design Styles

Desert, Ranch, Seascape, Wildgarden, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Fallcolor, Showyflower

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

 

Location Uses

Bank, Background, Parkingstrip, Patio, Streettree, Withrocks

 

Special Uses

Erosioncontrol, Hedge, Screen, Massplanting, Naturalizing

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change sprinklers to drip around shrubs and trees and reduce water use nearly 60%. To learn how go to www.sustainablesm.org/landscape.