Smooth sumac
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Smooth sumac is hardy to zone 3 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 3 upwards.
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Profile
- Family
- Anacardiaceae
- Habit
- Shrub
- Height
- 3 m
- Spread
- 8 m
- Growth
- fast
- Lifespan
- 30 years
- First yield
- after 3 years
- Hardiness
- zone 3–9
- Shade tolerance
- light shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Loam
- Soil moisture
- dry – moist
- pH
- 5 – 7.5
Uses
Frequently asked questions
Smooth sumac: how big does it get?
Smooth sumac (Rhus glabra) grows as a Shrub and reaches roughly 3 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 8 m. Growth is fast.
Smooth sumac: what site does it need?
Smooth sumac tolerates light shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam. Soil moisture should be in the range dry – moist. The pH may lie between 5 and 7.5.
Smooth sumac: is it hardy?
Smooth sumac is listed as hardy in zone 3–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Smooth sumac: will it grow in Central Europe?
Smooth sumac is hardy to zone 3 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 3 upwards.
Smooth sumac: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for Smooth sumac. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
Smooth sumac: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 4/10, Medicinal 7/10, Other uses 5/10.
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