Sumac tree growing shrub or tree of the genus Rhus also known as Sumach, Sumac tree perennial deciduous or evergreen plant, used for the edible and fragrant fruits or as medical but mostly used as ornamental plant, can grow in temperate, subtropical, mediterranean climate and growing in hardiness zone 5-10.
Leaves color green in elliptic shape grow in pinnate structure.
Flower color can be: yellow, white, small flowers grow on stalk in clusters.
Sumac tree fruits
Fruit edible in red color, the size 2-3 cm
Sumac tree for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Sumac tree growing and care:
Chill hours in the winter
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive, shoots
Planting season:
Spring / Autumn
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
Winter
How to prune:
Just for design, easier to pickup
Size of the plant?
1-9 m, 3-28 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring
General information about the flower
Yellow- white flowers , that grow on stalk in clusters
Pollination is done by:
Bees
Edible fruits& seeds
Fruit & seeds harvest season:
Summer / Autumn
Fruit & seeds pests or diseases:
Birds
What can be done with big quantities of Sumac tree fruits & seeds?
Spices, tea, medical
Work requirements on the fruit & seeds:
Nothing special
How long does it take to bear fruit & seeds?
2-4 years
Scientific name:
Rhus coriaria
