Harvesting of Rhus copallinum var. latifolia 'Morton' PRAIRIE FLAME, also known as dwarf sumac, typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.
dwarf sumac
Rhus copallinum var. latifolia 'Morton' PRAIRIE FLAME
Dwarf sumac (Rhus copallinum var. latifolia 'Morton' PRAIRIE FLAME) is a small, attractive shrub that is well adapted to dry conditions and is native to the eastern United States. It grows 3-5 feet in height and produces bright red-orange foliage in the fall. Its glossy green/maroon leaves grow in an upright fashion and dense clusters of yellow summer flowers offer an excellent display when the plant is in bloom. It is an excellent plant for privacy hedging, low-maintenance screens, and is also a popular pollinator plant that can attract bees and other pollinating insects to the garden. Due to its small size, this sumac is a great plant for residential landscapes, and it can also tolerate air pollution and full sun.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 9
Flowers:
Greenish-yellow Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Fruits:
red Fruits Ready In
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Care Level:
Moderate
watering
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.
sunlight
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.
pruning
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.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
Rhus copallinum var. latifolia 'Morton' PRAIRIE FLAME typically starts flowering in late May or early June.
Starts Flowering
Rhus copallinum var. latifolia 'Morton' PRAIRIE FLAME typically starts flowering in late May or early June.
Harvest Fruit
Harvesting of Rhus copallinum var. latifolia 'Morton' PRAIRIE FLAME, also known as dwarf sumac, typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.
