Smooth sumac

Smooth sumac (Rhus glabra)

Smooth sumac, also known as Upland sumac, Vinegar-tree

Smooth sumac (Rhus glabra) is a distinctive shrub that displays vibrant red foliage in the autumn. This plant is known to attract wildlife such as deer, opossums, and a variety of birds. Its leaves and wood are suitable for making black ink. Smooth sumac is dioecious, with only female plants bearing berries.

Key Facts About Smooth sumac

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Attributes of Smooth sumac

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Plant Height
3 m to 5 m
Spread
2.5 m to 4.5 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
Green Yellow White

Scientific Classification of Smooth sumac

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Sapindales
Family
Cashew
Genus
Sumacs
Species
Smooth sumac

Toxicity

ingestion