planting sumac seeds Evergreen Sumac – Native Gardeners

planting sumac seeds Evergreen Sumac – Native GardenersRhus virens Common names include Evergreen Sumac, Tobacco Sumac, Lambrisco, Lentrisco The evergreen sumac is a delightful shrub or small tree that can reach heights of 6 to 10 feet and spreads its branches wide. Its shiny, evergreen leaves are pinnate and turn a beautiful pink in early spring, later transforming to a rich maroon after frost. Although the flowers are a bit shy, with their five petals, they bloom in charming clusters that measure 1 to 2

Rhus virens

Common names include Evergreen Sumac, Tobacco Sumac, Lambrisco, Lentrisco

The evergreen sumac is a delightful shrub or small tree that can reach heights of 6 to 10 feet and spreads its branches wide. Its shiny, evergreen leaves are pinnate and turn a beautiful pink in early spring, later transforming to a rich maroon after frost. Although the flowers are a bit shy, with their five petals, they bloom in charming clusters that measure 1 to 2 inches long at the ends of strong branches and come in lovely shades of greenish or white. By mid-September, the fruit appears; it's a vibrant red, wider than it is long, and covered in fine hairs.

The evergreen sumac is perfect for creating a lush, thick hedge or screen, and it can also grow in a tree-like form with a tall, straight trunk. It's worth noting that only female plants produce those lovely flowers and berries. Fast-growing and resilient, this plant is generally free from pesky insects and diseases, and it thrives even in drought conditions. While it's not a true evergreen, its leaves provide greenery throughout the winter, dropping only to be replaced with new ones in just about a week. Evergreen Sumac is noted for the favored nesting material it can provide to native bee populations.

BONAP MAP 

Height: 8’-10’
Spread: 8’-10’
Bloom: June-November
Light: Full Sun-Dappled Shade
Water: Low
Zone: 7-10
Origin: Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Mexico