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Rhus virens

Evergreen Sumac

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Information by: Mountain States Nursery        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This large evergreen shrub has shiny foliage and large clusters of white flowers that attract butterflies. This shrub can reach 8' tall and 12' wide. Leaves are thick and leathery, reaching 1"-2" long. This shrub does well in full sun and all kinds of soil. It does not need pruning. It will do better with supplemental watering when getting established. Flowers appear in late fall and summer.

 

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.