Three-leaf Sumac

Rhus trilobata, Anacardiaceae

Zones

4–9

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerNitrogen FixerPollinator AttractorWindbreakBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Warnock's CondaliaCondalia warnockii

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Creeping MyoporumMyoporum parvifolium

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Desert Prickly PearOpuntia phaeacantha

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Green Desert SpoonDasylirion acrotrichum

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect HabitatPhysical Support

Antagonistic Plants

Kalahari cucumberCucumis pustulatus

Three-leaf Sumac's aromatic compounds may inhibit germination and growth of Kalahari cucumber

Cross-berryGrewia occidentalis

Rhus species produce phenolic compounds that can inhibit growth of nearby shrubs

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlWildlife FoodWindbreakLiving FenceSoil Stabilization

Edible Parts

BerriesYoung Shoots

Medicinal Uses

Anti-InflammatoryAstringentDigestive Aid

Common Questions

What zones does Three-leaf Sumac grow in?

Three-leaf Sumac grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.

Is Three-leaf Sumac a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Three-leaf Sumac is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Three-leaf Sumac?

Good companions for Three-leaf Sumac include Warnock's Condalia, Creeping Myoporum, Desert Prickly Pear, Green Desert Spoon.

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