Sumac
Uses:
- Border Plant
- Mixed Hedge
- Native & Wildlife Plantings
- Specimen or Focal Point
Features:
- Supports Wildlife
- Fall Foliage
- Showy Fruit Clusters
Sunlight:
- Full Sun To Part Shade
- At Least 4 Hours Of Direct Sunlight
Growing Zones:
- 4-8
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Sumac is a deciduous shrub known for its flower panicles in spring followed by burgundy fruit clusters on female plants. The fruits support small mammals and birds. The textured foliage turns fiery shades of red, orange, or yellow in the fall. Sumac can be used as a focal point in a garden bed, wildlife planting, or container arrangement. Some types even make a useful groundcover for suppressing weeds.