Common Name: Prairie Flameleaf Sumac (Prairie Sumac) Latin Name: Rhus lanceolata Tree Size: Small Leaf Type: Deciduous Growth Rate: Moderate Water Needs: Dry Tolerances: Drought, alkaline soils (pH > 7.5) Attributes: Texas native, reliable fall color, showy or fragrant flower, attractive seeds or fruit, seeds or fruit eaten by wildlife Features: Compound leaves turn bright red in fall; white flower spikes bear red clusters of berries. Comments: Root sprouts and suckers require regular maintenance to keep tree shape. Problems: Thin bark is susceptible to injury; requires pruning to develop one or more trunks. Firewise: Yes

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