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Rhuslanceolata

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Family
Anacardiaceae (an-a-kard-ee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Rhus (roos)
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Species
lanceolata (lan-see-oh-LAY-tuh)
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Synonym
Rhus copallinum var. lanceolata
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Pale Green
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Ponca, Arkansas

Narka, Kansas

Arlington, Texas

Cleburne, Texas

College Station, Texas

Lipan, Texas

Moody, Texas

San Antonio, Texas(2 reports)

San Marcos, Texas

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2cairnterriers
Minneapolis, MN | September 2018 | neutral

what is the midwestern (mn) version? i see sumac everywhere and would love to have it in my yard! the fall colors are amazingly brilliant!

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keh19
Austin, TX | August 2017 | positive

All sorts of varieties of bees swarm on the blooms in mid to late summer - a great pollinator and Texas native. Super drought tolerant, ...Read More

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TxTurqoize
San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | August 2006 | positive

Wonderful small tree or shrub....can be pruned to be either.
Very fast growing and doesn't seem to mind drought conditions and str...Read More

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frostweed
Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | October 2004 | positive

Prairie Flameleaf Sumac is a fast growing small tree.
The fall color is beautiful for about two weeks.
Very easy to grow, ...Read More

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melody
Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | August 2004 | neutral

A western plant similar to , and often considered a variety of Winged Sumac.

It has narrow leaflets and mid-rib wings....o...Read More

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