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Prairie Flameleaf Sumac (Rhus lanceolata)
Prairie Flameleaf Sumac (Rhus lanceolata)
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Prairie Flameleaf Sumac
Rhus lanceolata
Top Pick: A native shrub or small tree with brilliant fall color and strong drought tolerance.
Quick Plant Info
- ☀️ Light: Full Sun
- 💧 Water: Low
- 🌿 Type: Shrub / Small Tree
- 📏 Mature Size: 10–20 ft tall × 10–20 ft wide
Plant Traits
North Texas Native
Description
A drought-tolerant native known for its brilliant fall color and adaptability.
Prairie Flameleaf Sumac forms a large shrub or small tree and produces striking red to orange foliage in fall. It can spread over time through suckering, creating natural groupings.
🌼 Why it works
- Exceptional fall color
- Handles dry, alkaline soils
- Supports wildlife
- Low maintenance
🐦 Wildlife value
Produces fruit that feeds birds and provides cover. Supports pollinators during its bloom period.
Contributes to habitat diversity.
🌱 Where it thrives
Best in full sun with well-drained soil. Performs well in limestone, rocky, and dry conditions.
- Xeriscape landscapes
- Naturalized areas
- Open spaces and slopes
Soil: Well adapted to alkaline and well-drained soils.
✂️ Growth & maintenance
May spread by suckers; allow space or manage as needed.
💧 Water (establishment note)
Water during establishment; once established, it is highly drought tolerant.
Important Notes
Prairie Flameleaf Sumac can spread over time and is best suited for larger spaces or naturalized plantings.
Pickup Information
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