Common Names: Littleleaf Sumac, Desert Sumac, Correosa, Agritos
Littleleaf Sumac is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 15 feet tall (but is usually much shorter), adding beauty to any landscape. Its leaves are pinnate, with a distinctively leathery and shiny texture, and they feature tiny leaflets that catch the eye. Before the lush green leaves arrive, you can enjoy delightful clusters of white flowers that bloom both axillary and at the ends of the branches. When it fruits, it showcases cheerful orange-red berries, though they usually have a modest number. Come fall, the foliage transforms into a stunning display, with rose and purple hues dominating the scene.
Beyond their beauty, native sumacs play a vital role in supporting wildlife, making them not just pretty specimens for your garden but also wonderful hedges or background plants. They’re known for their speedy growth, and the best part is they tend to be low maintenance, as they’re generally free of pests and diseases and can withstand dry conditions. These shrubs often form colonies that are single-sexed, sprouting from a single parent plant, and it’s the female plants that delight with their flowers and berries.
Nectar Source: Bees
Fruit Food Source: Birds, Mammals
Browse Food Source: Deer
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Height: 4’-15’ Spread 4’-8’ Bloom: March-May Light: Full Sun-Part Shade Water: Low Zone: 6-10 Origin: Texas, Southwestern U.S.
