Rhus virens
Evergreen Sumac
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.