Dwarf Sumac 

Get colorful and texture in your garden with the Dwarf Sumac (Rhus copallina). This short, deciduous shrub is 3 ft tall on the stem and is renowned for its versatility, beautiful leaves, and wildlife-friendly properties. Dwarf Sumac makes for a small garden or naturalized landscape and is an excellent year-round plant for the eco-friendly gardener.

Key Features of Dwarf Sumac

Superb Foliage: Glossy green leaves are beautiful reddish-orange in fall for a lovely season color.
Compact Dimension: Great for smaller rooms or a centerpiece in your garden.
Bird and Wild Animal Uses: Grows tiny, reddish drupes that birds and wild animals eat.
Non-Must Maintain: Highly soil-discriminating, drought-tolerant, and maintenance-free.
Soil Stabilization: Great for erosion control on slopes or where the soil is too soft.

Benefits of Planting Dwarf Sumac

The Dwarf Sumac is not a landscape shrub but a steward of the ecosystem. The fall berries feed birds and wildlife, and its brightly colored leaves dress up your yard. It is drought tolerant and, therefore, an excellent choice for sites that are tricky to plant, such as sandy, rocky, or dry ones.

Planting and Care Tips

Light Demand: Performs best in bright sun to part shade.
Terrain: Does not mind poor sandy or rocky soils but prefers moist soils.
Watering: Needs little watering once established; drought tolerant.
Pruning: Prune during early spring if needed to keep in shape and size.
Fertilizing: There isn’t much to fertilize; in the spring, it's just a light dusting of compost. Give Your Garden a Lift With Dwarf Sumac.

A shrub with a double purpose: ornamental and landscape use, the Dwarf Sumac provides seasonal interest, wildlife habitat, and erosion prevention in one compact plant. Plant it as a low-maintenance hedge, slope stabilizer, or accent plant; it’s a multipurpose and rewarding plant for your yard.