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Sumac Flameleaf
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Botanical Name
Rhus lanceolata
Plant Type
Trees (Small)/Large Shrubs
Plant Height Min
12ft
Plant Height Max
15ft+
Light
Sun/Part Shade
Seasonal Interest From
Fall
Seasonal Feature
Foliage
Plant Color
Orange
Plant Spread Min
10ft
Plant Spread Max
20ft+
Water Needs
Very Low
Seasonal Interest To
Fall
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Zilker Only
N/A
Comments
Give lots of space; thicket-forming suckers can go out 20'; native to limestone soils; provides food for bees, mammals, and birds; no pruning necessary