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Botanical illustration of Smooth Sumac (Rhus glabra) — a deciduous shrub for USDA zones 3–8

Rhus glabra

Smooth Sumac

ShrubDeciduousNative
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Mature size
8–15 ft tall
10–15 ft wide
Sun
Full Sun–Part Shade
Water use
Low
USDA zones
3–8
Soil
Adaptable
Bloom
Greenish
Summer

Notable features

deer resistantfall colorrain gardensseedheadsthicketwildlife

Companion plants for Smooth Sumac

Six water-wise companions matched on water use, sun, USDA zone, and how they layer visually beside Smooth Sumac.

Botanical illustration of Snow-in-Summer (Cerastium tomentosum) — a evergreen groundcover for USDA zones 3–7

Snow-in-Summer

Cerastium tomentosum

Groundcover0.5–1 ft tallZones 3–7
Botanical illustration of English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) — a evergreen perennial for USDA zones 5–9

English Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

Perennial1–2 ft tallZones 5–9
Botanical illustration of Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) — a deciduous grass for USDA zones 4–9

Switchgrass

Native

Panicum virgatum

Grass3–4 ft tallZones 4–9
Botanical illustration of Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa) — a deciduous tree for USDA zones 3–8

Bur Oak

Native

Quercus macrocarpa

Tree50–70 ft tallZones 3–8
Botanical illustration of Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana) — a deciduous tree for USDA zones 2–6

Chokecherry

Native

Prunus virginiana

Tree20–30 ft tallZones 2–6
Botanical illustration of Creeping Mahonia (Mahonia repens) — a evergreen groundcover for USDA zones 3–8

Creeping Mahonia

Native

Mahonia repens

Groundcover1–1.5 ft tallZones 3–8
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