{"product_id":"sumac-smooth","title":"Sumac, Smooth","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth Sumac\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eRhus glabra\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth Sumac is a fast-growing native shrub that brings brilliant fall color, striking crimson fruit clusters, and exceptional wildlife value to the landscape. Found naturally in prairies, woodland edges, roadsides, and open fields throughout much of North America, it quickly forms colonies that stabilize soil while creating valuable habitat for birds and beneficial insects. Its drought tolerance, adaptability, and ecological importance make it an outstanding choice for native hedgerows, food forests, silvopasture systems, prairie restorations, and regenerative landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePersistent berry clusters sustain wildlife through winter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDense, upright clusters of crimson berries mature in late summer and often remain on the plant well into winter. These tart fruits provide an important food source for more than 300 species of birds, including American Robins, Eastern Bluebirds, Cedar Waxwings, Northern Cardinals, Ruffed Grouse, Wild Turkeys, and many overwintering songbirds. Small mammals also benefit from the abundant seed crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA valuable host plant for butterflies and beneficial insects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreamy yellow-green flower clusters bloom in early summer, attracting native bees, sweat bees, mining bees, hoverflies, predatory wasps, and numerous beneficial insects. Smooth Sumac serves as a larval host for the Red-banded Hairstreak (\u003cem\u003eCalycopis cecrops\u003c\/em\u003e) and supports numerous native moth species whose caterpillars become an important food source for nesting songbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn exceptional shrub for restoration and erosion control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmooth Sumac spreads by underground rhizomes to form dense colonies that stabilize slopes, roadsides, streambanks, and disturbed soils. It thrives in poor, rocky, sandy, and dry soils where many other shrubs struggle, making it one of the best native species for prairie restoration, wildlife corridors, and regenerative land management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional uses and outstanding seasonal beauty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bright red berry clusters have long been used to make a refreshing, lemon-flavored beverage often called \"sumac lemonade,\" while the berries have also been used as a tart seasoning and spice. Large compound leaves create a lush tropical appearance through summer before turning spectacular shades of scarlet, orange, crimson, and burgundy in autumn, making Smooth Sumac one of the finest native shrubs for fall color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most of North America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant life cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry to medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–15 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e June – July\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow-green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth Sumac performs best in full sun, where it develops the brightest fall color and produces the heaviest fruit crops. It requires little maintenance once established and readily colonizes open areas through root suckers, making it ideal for naturalized plantings and erosion control. Whether incorporated into a food forest, prairie restoration, wildlife hedgerow, or silvopasture edge, Smooth Sumac provides decades of ecological value, seasonal beauty, and resilient performance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Farm Connection","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon \/ 2-3'","offer_id":46145853358339,"sku":"NAT-3014","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gallon (2) \/ 1-2'","offer_id":49374225989891,"sku":"NAT-3016","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1128\/8067\/files\/Sumac-Smooth-Tree-For-Sale_cd203945-f454-4cf9-b8e0-ad8ddbde99bf.jpg?v=1731953585","url":"https:\/\/tfcnursery.com\/products\/sumac-smooth","provider":"The Farm Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}