| | | Family | Anacardiaceae | | Plant Type | deciduous shrub | | Zone | USDA: 3a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | medium | | Height | 2.7 - 4.5 m (9 - 15 ft) | | Spread | 2.7 - 4.5 m (9 - 15 ft) | | Light | full sun to partial shade | | Soil Moisture | low to average, well-drained | | Soil Type | | | Soil pH | | | | Description | The deciduous shrub Rhus glabra (smooth sumac) bears showy blossoms during early summer. Showy fruit are produced by Rhus glabra (smooth sumac). | | Special Characteristics | Birds and butterflies are attracted to Rhus glabra . In autumn, Rhus glabra is alight with fall colour, and in winter it provides winter interest. | | |