dwarf sumac
Rhus copallinum var. latifolia 'Morton' PRAIRIE FLAME
Overview
Dwarf sumac (Rhus copallinum var. latifolia 'Morton' PRAIRIE FLAME) is a small, attractive shrub that is well adapted to dry conditions and is native to the eastern United States. It grows 3-5 feet in height and produces bright red-orange foliage in the fall. Its glossy green/maroon leaves grow in an upright fashion and dense clusters of yellow summer flowers offer an excellent display when the plant is in bloom. It is an excellent plant for privacy hedging, low-maintenance screens, and is also a popular pollinator plant that can attract bees and other pollinating insects to the garden. Due to its small size, this sumac is a great plant for residential landscapes, and it can also tolerate air pollution and full sun.
Care Guide
Watering
Minimum — every "7-10" days.
Light
Full sun, part shade.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 4-9.
Pruning
Best pruned in February, March, April.
Propagation
Cutting, Layering Propagation, Division, Seed Propagation
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