Rocky Mountain Sumac
Rocky mountain sumac is a native shrub with graceful, dark green compound leaves. The leaves turn a brilliant red in the fall.
It produces pyramid-like flower clusters of creamy yellow flowers in July, which later turn into velvety dark red fruit.
It suckers to form colonies, which makes it a good choice for mass plantings. This variety is about half the height of smooth sumac.
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Rocky Mountain Sumac
Rocky mountain sumac is a native shrub with graceful, dark green compound leaves. The leaves turn a brilliant red in the fall.
It produces pyramid-like flower clusters of creamy yellow flowers in July, which later turn into velvety dark red fruit.
It suckers to form colonies, which makes it a good choice for mass plantings. This variety is about half the height of smooth sumac.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Rhus glabra var. cismontana
Pronunciation
roos GLAB-ruh sis-mon-TAN-uh
Mature Height
3 to 6 ft.
Mature Spread
3 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
July
Colorado Native
Yes
Natural Habitat
North America
Light Requirements
sun, part shade
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 2-9
Elevation Limit
hardy to 10,000 ft.
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