Smooth Sumac

Greenish-yellow, male and female flowers Clusters of reddish, hairy fruit ripen late summer and may persist into the winter Medium-green to dark green, soft leaves are sometimes glossy Fall colour is orange to red, sometimes purple Suckering profusely, it produces a mound of mostly vertical branches Bloom Time: June. Rhus grows best in a slightly acidic, fertile soil and full sun, however, it will tolerate dry or compacted soils and other urban conditions.