Cutleaf Smooth Sumac
Cutleaf smooth sumac is a vigorously suckering cultivated variety of the native smoth sumac. Its leaves are compound with lance-shaped leaflets. The leaflets are different than smooth sumac in that they are finely divided, giving it a ferny appearance. The leaves turn a brilliant red in the fall.
The clusters of small green-yellow flowers are not that noticeable, but develops into red, fuzzy fruit in late summer through fall, persisting through winter. Spreads by suckers readily.
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Cutleaf Smooth Sumac
Cutleaf smooth sumac is a vigorously suckering cultivated variety of the native smoth sumac. Its leaves are compound with lance-shaped leaflets. The leaflets are different than smooth sumac in that they are finely divided, giving it a ferny appearance. The leaves turn a brilliant red in the fall.
The clusters of small green-yellow flowers are not that noticeable, but develops into red, fuzzy fruit in late summer through fall, persisting through winter. Spreads by suckers readily.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Rhus glabra 'Laciniata'
Pronunciation
roos GLAB-ruh
Mature Height
8 to 15 ft.
Mature Spread
8 to 10 ft.
Water usage
Water Usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
green-yellow
Bloom time
spring
Colorado Native
Yes
Natural Habitat
species is native to North America
Light Requirements
sun, part shade
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 3-9
Elevation Limit
hardy to 8,500 ft.
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