Rhus trilobata – Three Leaf Sumac, Skunkbush Sumac

R_trilobata

Three leaf sumac is an upright shrub reaching 2.5 meters.  Root growth is fast and extensive.  Skunkbush provides forage and cover, and the fruits provide winter food for many birds and small mammals. Sumac resprouts readily after fire from established crowns.

Rhus trilobata – Skunkbrush, polecat bush, stinking sumac, ill-scented sumac, quailbush, squawbush, squawberry, basketbush, lemonade sumac, three-lobed sumac, three-leaved sumac, lemita

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Sizes & Availability

XL – Deep Tru Qt, 4x4x9.5″ (1540 ml)
XD – 6x6x16″ (6.23 L)