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About the Sumac - Smooth :
The Smooth Sumac, Rhus
glabra, is a
shade-intolerant pioneer on
heavily disturbed sites, and
is particularly common along
road and railroad
rights-of-way. Usually in
clumps of several to many
individuals in a clone,
rarely more than 25 stems in
one clone. Sumac will often
be found within the first
year following fire. Smooth
sumac is a short-lived
pioneer, which reproduces
clonally via root suckers.
Seed production is
moderately abundant, and
seeds are dispersed by
birds.
Growth is rapid. Lifespan
is about 20-30 years, though
clones can persist for
centuries. Fruit is
important as winter bird
food. This is an important
deer browse species. It is
suited to group plantings in
small to large yards. It is
especially useful in
attracting birds to
naturalized yards. |
