Sumac

Rhus coriaria, Anacardiaceae

Zones

7–10

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerDynamic AccumulatorPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Low (fruiting)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Moroccan Prickly PearOpuntia ficus-barbarica

Nurse PlantShade Provision

CandelillaEuphorbia antisyphilitica

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Prairie Flameleaf SumacRhus lanceolata

Related sumac species compete for resources and may exhibit allelopathic effects

Moroccan CaperCapparis cartilaginea

Rhus species are known for strong allelopathic effects on Mediterranean shrubs including Capparis

Desert OliveSalvadora oleoides

Rhus produces strong allelopathic compounds affecting Mediterranean and desert shrubs

Uses

Functions

Spice ProductionErosion ControlWildlife HabitatTannin Production

Edible Parts

Fruit

Medicinal Uses

AstringentAntimicrobialAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Sumac grow in?

Sumac grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Sumac?

Good companions for Sumac include Moroccan Prickly Pear, Candelilla.

Design guilds with Sumac and see companion relationships visually.

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