*ORDERING QUANTITIES - our seedlings are sold in bulk*
10 - 27 cu. in. seedlings are sold in bundles of 24 (1 unit = 24 seedlings)
100 & 175 cu. in. seedlings are sold in bundles of 9 (1 unit = 9 seedlings)
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Rhus trilobata
Native Species
Here’s a summary of the provided details:
Natural Habitat: Rocky slopes, canyons, grasslands, and woodlands. Often grows in poor, well-drained soils.
Foliage: Deciduous shrub with three-lobed leaves that resemble poison ivy but are non-toxic. The leaves are aromatic and turn orange, red, or yellow in the fall.
Rhizomatous: Yes
Light Requirements: Full sun, tolerant of partial shade
Bloom Time: March to May
Bloom Color: Small, yellow-green flowers appear before or with the leaves
Height: 2 - 6 feet
Elevation Range: 3,000 - 9,000 ft
Cold Hardiness: Zone 4
Wind Tolerance: Very high
Soil Preference: Well-drained, rocky, sandy, or loamy soils but adaptable to poor and nutrient-depleted soils
Alkali/Saline Soil Tolerance: Tolerant of alkaline soils and moderately tolerant of saline conditions
Minimum Annual Precipitation: 8 - 15 in
Drought Tolerance: Very high
Disturbance: Highly tolerant of disturbance, used for erosion control, slope stabilization, and habitat restoration in degraded areas
Potential Pests/Disease: Generally pest-resistant but may occasionally experience leaf spot or rust fungi in wet conditions
Deer Resistance: High
Wildlife Value:
- Food and shelter for birds and small mammals
- Attracts pollinator species
