Evergreen Sumac

Rhus virens
  • Botanical Name: Rhus virens
  • Plant Type: Shrub
  • Light Requirement: Full Sun, Partial Shade
  • Water Demand: Low
  • Landscape Use: Hedge, Screen - Physical (e.g., barriers), Fragrance, Border - Mixed
  • Ornamental Color: White, Red
  • Native or Adapted: Native
  • Wildlife Value: Birds, Butterflies, Bees
  • Season: Spring, Summer
  • Deciduous or Evergreen: Evergreen
  • Plant Form: Spreading
  • Region: North Central Texas
  • Plant Spread: 8' - 10'
  • Plant Height: 6' - 12'

Description

Pretty white flowers in spring and beautiful red fuzzy berries in fall. The shiny bright green leaves that are often tinged with red make this a very attractive ornamental shrub.