dwarf sumac

Water dwarf sumac (Rhus copallinum var. latifolia 'Morton' PRAIRIE FLAME) once every week during the summer months, providing about 1 to 1.5 inches of water each time. As temperatures decrease in fall, reduce the frequency of watering to every 10 to 14 days. In winter, the plants can generally survive with just natural rainfall. Do not allow the soil to remain waterlogged, as this can cause the roots of the plant to rot.

Dwarf sumac (Rhus copallinum var. latifolia 'Morton' PRAIRIE FLAME) is a plant species that does best with direct sunlight at least 4-5 hours per day. If possible, it is best to provide it with full sun throughout the day for optimum growth. The hours of direct sunlight a day will vary depending on the time of year and your geographical location. In the summer, it should receive 8-10 hours of direct sunlight per day, and in the winter it should receive 3-4 hours of direct sunlight per day. Remember that while direct sunlight is necessary for the dwarf sumac, it should not be exposed to extreme heat or direct sunlight for extended periods of time.

Dwarf Sumac (Rhus copallinum var. latifolia 'Morton' PRAIRIE FLAME) should be pruned once a year in late winter or early spring. Prune off any dead, damaged, or diseased branches, or any branches that are crossing over each other. Dwarf Sumac plants can also be lightly pruned each year to encourage a denser shape and more compact growth. It is best to remove no more than 1-third of the shrub's total branch length at 1 time.