Evergreen Sumac
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Also known as Evergreen Sumac, Tobacco Sumac, Lambrisco, Lentrisco
The evergreen sumac is a shrub or small tree that grows to a height of 6-10 ft and spreads its branches widely. Its shiny, evergreen, pinnate foliage turns pink in early spring and maroon after frost. The plant has 5-9 fleshy leaflets on stiff stems, with alternate 2-5 1/2 inches long leaves. Its inconspicuous flowers, with five petals, grow in clusters 1-2 inches long at the ends of stout branches and are greenish or white. In mid-September, the fruit is red, broader than long, and covered with fine hairs.
The evergreen sumac can be used to make a nice, thick hedge or screen, but it can also grow tree-like with a long, straight trunk. Only female plants produce flowers and berries. It is fast-growing, generally insect—and disease-free, and drought-tolerant. Although not a true evergreen, its leaves are green through the winter and then drop, to be replaced within a week with a new crop.
Height: 8’-10’
Spread: 8’-10’
Bloom: June-November
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade, Dappled Shade
Water: Low
Zone: 7, 8, 9, 10
Origin: Texas
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
