Rhus trilobata
Squawbush, Skunkbush, Three Leaf Su
Description
Durable long lived native shrub. During summer, lush green foliage & rounded form. Fall, foliage provides splash of yellow to red. Orange red berries are attractive. Occurs 3-10000' Canada to Mexico. Fast growing deciduous shrub 3-5' x 8-10'. Low elevations produce smaller plants. Leaves are three lobed, dark green range from yellow to orange to red in fall. Fleshy orange red fruit attracts birds. Full sun to part shade. Good drainage. Tolerant of poor soils & drought.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Green, Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Summer
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
Invasive, Poisonous
Design Styles
Ranch, Water Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Parking Lot, Roadside, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Hedge, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.
By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.