Rhus glabra (Smooth Sumac) Mature 12-25ft A major ecological function of

A major ecological function of this plant is to provide habitat that attracts wildlife

The large leaves are pinnately compound comprised of 7-29 elongated leaflets with sharply toothed margins and pointed tips

forming dense impenetrable thickets in riparian areas

This plant is excellent for attracting pollinators and it can be a good choice for wildlife and birds as well

Rhus glabra (Smooth Sumac) Mature 12-25ft A major ecological function ofPlant Description: A multi stemmed deciduous shrub with a spreading open crown, forming thickets from root suckers. Gray brown mature bark is smooth and twigs are sometimes covered with light brown hairs. The large leaves are pinnately compound comprised of 7 29 elongated leaflets with sharply toothed margins and pointed tips. Uppersides are dark green, undersides pale covered with a whitish waxy coating. A branched, terminal inflorescence is a cone