Rhus trilobata
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Skunk Bush
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Deciduous |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Medium |
| Mature Height & Spread | 5-6' x 6-8' |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water | Medium, Low Water |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Special Features | Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Edible, Hedge, Low Water Use, Shade Tolerant |
| Container Sizes | #1, #5 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Mounding, Spreading |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 1-12, 14-21 |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 3A-9B |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
Moderate-growing deciduous shrub to 5-6’ tall x 6-8’ wide. This durable species forms a clumping mound of spreading, slightly-arching branches adorned with attractive three-lobed, medium to dark-green leaves that turn vibrant shades of yellow, orange and red in the cool of fall, even in warmer climates. Small pale-yellow flowers appear in spring, followed by reddish-colored berries that attract birds in late-summer. This species has few known pests or diseases and is well-suited as a background, mass planting or low-growing natural hedge, and is especially useful for planting on slopes or hillsides to help control soil erosion. Requires little water once established, prefers a well-drained soil and grows best in a full sun to partial shade exposure.
USDA Zone: 3A-9B
