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Rhus glabra
Southwest entrance to Robbins Hall, facing Shields Ave.
This small, rapidly growing deciduous tree is short lived (20-30 years) and thrives in disturbed areas. Has deep red fall color and flower spikes appear throughout spring and summer.
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Botanical Name:
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Rhus glabra
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Common Name:
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smooth sumac
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Location:
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Southwest entrance to Robbins Hall, facing Shields Ave.
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Family:
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Anacardiaceae
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Sunset Zones:
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1-10, 14-17, H1
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Native Range:
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Eastern Oregon, eastern Washington, British Colombia, and eastern U.S.A.
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Habitat:
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Prefers dry soils and good drainage.
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General Habit:
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Deciduous shrub or small tree, grows to about 15 ft. tall.
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Notes:
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Yellow-white flowers appear in late spring. Fruits are dark red appearing in late summer. Outstanding fall color.
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