Skunkbush sumac

Rhus trilobata

Plant type:
Shrub
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Cool

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:
Loam, 
Silt, 
Sand, 
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Alkaline

Location

Min elevation:
2500
Max elevation:
7500
Counties:
Apache County, 
Coconino County, 
Gila County, 
Graham County, 
Greenlee County, 
Maricopa County, 
Mohave County, 
Navajo County, 
Pima County, 
Pinal County, 
Santa Cruz County, 
Yavapai County

Reproduction & Growth

Germination rate:
Slow
Germination requirements:
scarification or fire required to crack seed coat; cold stratification may be required to break dormancy

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:
Fire
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Erosion control
Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:
Commercial availability:
Commonly available
Citations:

Anderson 2004

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