Accepted Symbol
RHGL
Symbol
RHGL
Scientific Name
Rhus Glabra
Common Name
Smooth Sumac
Category
Dicot
Genus
Rhus
Family
Anacardiaceae
Family Symbol
ANACAR
Family Common Name
Sumac Family
Fact Sheets
Plant Guides
Ecology and Taxonomy Data
Orders
Liliales
Subclass
Liliidae
Class
Liliopsida
Division
Magnoliophyta
Superdivision
Spermatophyta
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Kingdom
Plantae
Itis Tsn
42750
Duration
Perennial
Growth Habit
Forb/herb
Native Status
L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N)
Morphology/Physiology
Active Growth Period
Spring and Summer
Bloat
None
C N Ratio
High
Coppice Potential
Yes
Fall Conspicuous
Yes
Fire Resistance
No
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Conspicuous
No
Foliage Color
Green
Foliage Porosity Summer
Dense
Foliage Porosity Winter
Porous
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Conspicuous
Yes
Growth Form
Rhizomatous
Growth Rate
Moderate
Height At Base Age
12
Maximum Feet
12
Height
No
Mature Feet
No
Known Allelopath
Short
Leaf Retention
No
Lifespan
None
Low Growing Grass
Yes
Nitrogen Fixation
Erect
Resprout Ability
None
Growth Data
Adapted To Coarse Textured Soils
Yes
Adapted To Medium Textured Soils
Yes
Adapted To Fine Textured Soils
No
Anaerobic Tolerance
Low
Caco3 Tolerance
Low
Cold Stratification Required
No
Drought Tolerance
Medium
Fertility Requirement
Low
Fire Tolerance
High
Frost Free Days
135
Hedge Tolerance
Low
Moisture Use
Low
Ph Minimum
5.3
Ph Maximum
7.5
Planting Density Per Acre
300
Maximum
1200
Precipitation Minimum
30
Precipitation Maximum
60
Root Depth
24
Minimum Inches
Medium
Salinity Tolerance
Intolerant
Shade Tolerance
-33
Reproduction Data
Bloom Period
Mid Spring
Commercial Availability
Routinely Available
Fruit Seed Abundance
High
Fruit Seed Period Begin
Summer
Fruit Seed Period End
Fall
Fruit Seed Persistence
Yes
Propogated By Bare Root
Yes
Propogated By Bulbs
No
Propogated By Container
Yes
Propogated By Corms
No
Propogated By Cuttings
No
Propogated By Seed
Yes
Propogated By Sod
No
Propogated By Sprigs
No
Propogated By Tubers
No
Seeds Per Pound
59775
Seed Spread Rate
Slow
Seedling Vigor
High
Small Grain
No
Vegetative Spread Rate
Moderate
Sustainibility Data
Berry Nut Seed Product
No
Christmas Tree Product
No
Fodder Product
No
Lumber Product
No
Naval Store Product
No
Nursery Stock Product
No
Palatable Browse Animal
Low
Palatable Graze Animal
Low
Palatable Human
No
Post Product
No
Protein Potential
Low
Pulpwood Product
No
Veneer Product
No
