Smooth sumach (Rhus glabra) is a shrub that can grow 1.5m – 3m tall and 1.5m – 3m wide.
This plant has several common names including: smooth sumach, scarlet sumach or vinegar tree.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: smooth sumach, scarlet sumach, vinegar tree
Scientific name: Rhus glabra
Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Height: 1.5m – 3m
Spread: 1.5m – 3m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: Coastal, Informal Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Smooth sumach (Rhus glabra) – Eric Hunt, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Smooth sumach (Rhus glabra) – Joshua Mayer from Madison, WI, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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