Rhus lanceolata

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

An evergreen shrub or small tree reaches 30 ft. either single or suckering. Usually found on limestone or neutral soils. Extremely heat and drought tolerant. Aromatic leaves. Develops small white to pink flowers, red berries follow. Leaves vivid red in fall. Leaves are narrower, is more refined and has more graceful growth habit than copallina var. copallina to which it is compared.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

25-40'

 

Flower Color

Green, Yellow

 

Flower Season

Winter, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Black, Red

 

Fruit Season

Spring

Water Saving Tip:

Water trees and shrubs by deep-soaking occasionally with low-volume irrigation equipment (drip, micro-sprays, or bubblers) to promote healthy, deep rooting.