Rhus trilobata

Three Leaf Sumac, Basketbush, Skunkbush, Squawbush

Family: Anacardiaceae Cashew


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 4A - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, hedge, massing
Height 36" to 6' / 90cm to 1.80m
Spread 6' to 8' / 1.80m to 2.40m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive