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Rhus trilobata

 
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Family: Anacardiaceae
Genus: Rhus (roos) (Info)
Species: trilobata (try-lo-BAY-tuh) (Info)

Synonym:Schmaltzia trilobata
Synonym:Rhus aromatica var. trilobata
Synonym:Rhus aromatica var. flabelliformis
Synonym:Rhus trilobata var. trilobata
Synonym:Rhus aromatica subsp. trilobata

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3 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Shrubs

Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Pale Yellow

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Good Fall Color

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors

Seed Collecting:
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive tucker303 On Jan 12, 2006, tucker303 from Denver, CO wrote:

Not the usual when you think of sumac (posion, smelly etc). I have it growing against a brick wall with the hot summer sun blazing down. A nice airy bush. Nice autumn color.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona
Fairfield, California
Topeka, Kansas
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Farmington, New Mexico
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Belfield, North Dakota
Austin, Texas (2 reports)
Salt Lake City, Utah



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