Smooth Sumac
Rhus glabra

Height: 8-15 ft
Spread: 6-10 ft
Bloom Time: June-July
Sunlight: Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Medium, Dry, Very Dry

Smooth Sumac is a shrub with a tree-like structure, the leaves mainly being at the top of the trunk. The many yellow flowers are arranged in cone-shaped clusters and attract a huge number of pollinators including beetles, butterflies, bees, flies, and wasps. In June-October, bright red berries form and are used by many birds. They seem to be especially favored by Northen Cardinals. Over time, Smooth Sumac spreads by root to form colonies and because of this habit, it should be given plenty of space in habitat corridors. In fall, the foliage of this 8 to 15 foot tall shrub turns a brilliant red color.