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Rhus trilobata

Squawbush, Skunkbush, Three Leaf Su

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Durable long lived native shrub. During summer, lush green foliage & rounded form. Fall, foliage provides splash of yellow to red. Orange red berries are attractive. Occurs 3-10000' Canada to Mexico. Fast growing deciduous shrub 3-5' x 8-10'. Low elevations produce smaller plants. Leaves are three lobed, dark green range from yellow to orange to red in fall. Fleshy orange red fruit attracts birds. Full sun to part shade. Good drainage. Tolerant of poor soils & drought.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Green, Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

Invasive, Poisonous

Design Styles

Ranch, Water Garden, Wetlands, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Parking Lot, Roadside, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Hedge, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Give your sprinkler system a checkup when turning it on in the spring and occasionally during the summer.

Trim branches that are obstructing spray patterns and raise sprinklers that are too low for spray to clear the grass.