Scientific Name
Rhus michauxii
Common Name
Michaux's sumac

Hardiness Zones: 5 to 7
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: --
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; tolerates poor, dry soil; does not tolerate shade or wet soil
Height: 2 to 3 feet
Width: --
Texture: Medium
Form: Low growing; suckers
Flower/Fruit: 6 to 8" panicle of yellowish green flowers in summer; female plants have red compressed drupes
Foliage: Alternate, pinnate compound dark green leaves; 9 to 15 leaflets; yellow-orange to purplish red fall color
Comments: Drought tolerant; suckers to form colonies; native to southeastern US
Cultivars: --
   


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