Sumach, Smooth
Rhus glabra
Family: Anacardiaceae
Small deciduous tree. Throughout North America, the several species
of Sumac decorate field, roadside and yard with their deep-red, fall colors
and erect, cone-like clusters of fruit. The fruit is covered with
a fuzzy layer of malic and ascorbic acid, very high in Vitamin C and quite
tasty. Cultivation: Extra care. Sow seed in fall or early
spring. Grow out in pots for a year before transplanting to the landscape.
Space 6 feet apart. Grows as tall as 15 feet.
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