
Plants of the Southwest
Rhus microphylla
Small Leaved Sumac
Spikes of tiny white flowers in early summer turn to 1/4" orange-red fruits with that tangy lemon flavor. Small Leaved Sumac is excellent wildlife habitat and forage. Dark, beautiful evergreen shrub to 10 ft. tall and broader still. Sow in fall or soak seed 8 hours in water and cold stratify 3 months before spring planting. Zones 6-9.
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