racemulosa (Greene) Barkl. Grows well in all soil types from sandy to clay and everything in between. It is in flower in July, and the seeds ripen from September to November. species may occur by entering the species name in the FEIS home page under "Find Fire Regimes". the following: Alberta [88]
skunkbush sumac by Virginia Tech Dendrology. Seed production:
Wyoming [142]. Rhus aromatica var. Skunkbush sumac flowers in early spring, 1 to 3 weeks before leaves
months[3] = "April";
One of the simplest is by root (rhizome) cuttings. Acid scarification is useful in encouraging
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Colorado [11,82]
OTHER MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS:
soil [74,94] or thin soils with a gravel base. authors reporting increased growth due to sprouting [94,135,150] and others
It is found in grassy flats and openings in woodland areas [63,74,75,76,94]. Arizona [15,136]
Extensive stands have been
= Rhus trilobata var. – skunkbush sumac; Rhus typhina – staghorn sumac; Rhus virens Lindh. Seed banking:
for skunkbush sumac (% dry matter) [106]: A study in the southern Great Plains found the following monthly nutrient content
Yellow flowers attract bees in spring and are followed by red fruit which is edible. trilobata: Synonym: Rhus aromatica var. Skunkbush sumac prefers deep
RHTRQ
common associates include sleepygrass (Achnatherum robustum), western wheatgrass,
Shrub
Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils.
phosphorus, and salt [94]. vegetatively in the absence of disturbance [107]. FEIS ABBREVIATION:
Furthermore,
Foliage: Grown for foliage. pilosissima [76,115]
viable fruit [123]. Roots
the elevation range of skunkbush sumac by state: The relationship between skunkbush sumac and slope aspect is ambiguous. Average monthly temperatures range from
Growth form is erect to spreading with a dense crown [40,74,107,135]. This plant and 'Gro-low' Sumac are unrelated to poison sumac; the ornamental leaves do not cause skin irritation. Rhus trilobata Nutt. � 1995 Saint Mary's College of California. Sun Exposure: Full Sun. for waterfowl [46]. Rhus trilobata. In pinyon-juniper (Pinus spp.-Juniperus spp.) Average annual precipitation
manzanita (Arctostaphylos pungens, A. pringlei), desert ceanothus
United States, ND. (Pseudotsuga menziesii), Rocky Mountain juniper (Juniperus scopulorum),
Average
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Muller oak (Q. cornelius-mulleri), redberry buckthorn, sugar sumac, flannelbush
trilobata (Nutt.) SUCCESSIONAL STATUS:
Skunkbush, Skunkbush Sumac, Fragrant Sumac, Aromatic Sumac, Scented Sumac, Ill-scented Sumac, Basketbush, Squawbush Noted for its 3 seasons of interest, Rhus trilobata (Skunkbush Sumac) is an upright arching deciduous shrub forming rounded, moundlike, or upright thickets. Rhus trilobata's fruit is edible. bleeding, head colds, poison ivy rashes) [16,62,112]. Rhus trilobata. seedlings may be severely affected by drought conditions [37]. ssp. result in an increase of skunkbush sumac on a site [107]. Hardy to USDA Zone (3) 4 Native range from Saskatchewan and Alberta, south to Texas and southwest to eastern Oregon, California and into Mexico. Variation within the species: a number of ecotypes are known to occur in skunkbush. particularly the 10 to 20 inches (254-508 mm) annual precipitation zones [144,150]. Skunkbush sumac is moderately drought tolerant [60,131,143,150], though
fire regimes.
Prewarming of
(Anacardiaceae) [47,48,69,71,76,77,115,155]. (P. ponderosa), limber pine (P. flexilis), Douglas-fir
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VALUE FOR REHABILITATION OF DISTURBED SITES:
It is highly palatable for domestic goats
Rhus trilobata.
Extremely drought tolerant. Other experiments found that
Deciduous, thicket-forming shrub 2 to 6 ft. tall with deep roots and spreading rhizomes occurring in well-drained soils on dry hillsides, canyons, valleys, and plains. rarely from seed [74,94]. Soils may be high in potassium and low in organic matter,
Palatability/nutritional value:
Grows 2 to 10 feet tall, forming thickets from spreading rhizomes. Fire return intervals for plant communities and ecosystems in which skunkbush sumac occurs
Seedlings are very susceptible to damping-off fungus [131]. Deciduous. Associates in Rocky Mountain juniper communities are chokecherry,
Fire regimes:
is 14 inches (355 mm) per year, with 50% falling from May through July.
browsing, trampling or burning produce many sprouts [40,94,150]. December.
Fire Sciences Laboratory (Producer). Three distinctive cleft and lobed leaves (trifoliate) are medium to dark green. in the Southwest [15,45,136]; narrowleaf cottonwood (Populus angustifolia)
Rhus trilobata Nutt. branched stems, and leaves are formed by 3 leaflets [22]. sedges (Carex spp. Updated for ITIS by the Flora of North America Expertise Network, in connection with an update for USDA PLANTS (2007-2010) Reference for: Rhus trilobata : Source: NODC Taxonomic Code, database (version 8.0) Acquired: 1996 : Notes: Reference for: Rhus trilobata : Source: The PLANTS Database, database (version 4.0.4) Acquired: 1996 : Notes: It prefers full
It is
Groundcovers. The white or light yellow flowers are small and grouped together in dense clusters.
[76,115], pubescent skunkbush sumac
Leaves of skunkbush sumac were dried and mixed with tobacco for smoking [62]. Find further fire regime information for the plant communities in which this
Berries were also mixed with water to make a beverage
streams, canyon bottoms, and wetlands [40,56,75,76,91,105,131,135,137,144,150,153].
silver buffaloberry (Shepherdia argentea), silver sagebrush, and shrubby cinquefoil
5-6' tall x 6' wide (seed propagated). SITE CHARACTERISTICS:
repens) [4,43]. shrubs in North Dakota up to 20 feet (6 m) apart were found to be connected
SYNONYMS:
[1,26]. 1913. Indian ricegrass (Achnatherum hymenoides), hairy grama (Bouteloua hirsuta),
and is pollinated by Bees. In: Fire Effects Information System, [Online]. FEDERAL LEGAL STATUS:
[31]. (Purshia tridentata) [94,121]. trilobata by Eldorado Windy Farm. In …
REGENERATION PROCESSES:
California [93]
Provided by ND State Soil Conservation Committee. Colorado pinyon, oneseed juniper, New Mexico muhly (M. pauciflora)
Brown. In Montana, it is also found more often on south
Montana [29] and Wyoming [142]; and true mountain-mahogany [132], bur oak (Q. macrocarpa),
Perennials . erosion control [74,143] and survives on untreated mine spoils [50]. connected by underground structures that can exceed 20 feet (6 m) in length
are deep and extensively branched with somewhat shallow, spreading woody
In Montana, sites supporting skunkbush sumac have an average January
with fire have been shown to break seed dormancy in greenhouse experiments
Skunkbush sumac propagates by seed and root sprouts [75]. Acute drought
Skunkbush Sumac (Rhus trilobata) $ 40.00. Woody plant associates include cherry (Prunus spp. 2: 483. Symbol: RHTR. Nutt. blue grama (B. gracilis), little bluestem (Schizachyrium
Family: Anacardiaceae (an-a-kard-ee-AY-see-ee) Genus: Rhus (roos) Species: trilobata (try-lo-BAY-tuh) Synonym: Schmaltzia trilobata: Synonym: Rhus aromatica var. Shop Online. It has trifoliate (with three leaflets), medium-green leaves that turn orange, red, and purple in autumn. Native to much of western North America, it produces female or male plants. Toxicodendron trilobatum (Nutt.) Skunkbush sumac is also browsed by small mammals.
Rhus trilobata Nutt. It prefers … of light, while the addition of powdered, charred wood significantly increased (p<0.01)
Skunkbush sumac reproduces only
in the Southwest [113]. Following summer
Skunkbush by Science Views. and rabbitbrushes (Chrysothamnus spp.) In laboratory experiments, optimum germination was achieved with both sulfuric
Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA. The
Vol.
Rhus trilobata Nutt. Skunkbush Sumac by Extension Utah State Univeristy. USDA Funds Conservation Innovation with $14.6 Million Investment in New Tools, Technology Development; Deadline Nearing to Submit Nominations for the Task Force on Agricultural Air Quality Research; Rhus trilobata Oakbrush sumac. reduced in the short-term. An illustrated flora of the northern United States, Canada and the British Possessions.
Germination:
western wheatgrass (Pascopyrum smithii), plains reedgrass
(Ceanothus greggii), catclaw acacia (Acacia greggii), catclaw mimosa
Gray Toxicodendron trilobatum Kuntze Schmaltzia oxyacanthoides Greene Schmaltzia pubescens Osterh. communities, skunkbush sumac is associated with Gambel oak (Quercus gambelii),
[75,139], and reclamation of disturbed areas [75]. annual precipitation is 15.6 inches (396 mm), with 80% falling between April
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[
temperature of 64 oF (18 oC). quinata (Greene) Jepson [76,155], Grand Canyon skunkbush sumac
Rhus Species: trilobata Family: Anacardiaceae Uses (Ethnobotany): Native Americans valued the plant for its astringent qualities. Description: Life Span: Perennial Origin: Native Season: Cool Growth Characteristics: Skunkbrush grows 2 to 8 feet (0.5-2.5 m) in height. Available: www.fs.fed.us/database/feis/plants/shrub/rhutri/all.html [2020, March 13]. It is hardy to zone (UK) 3 and is not frost tender. Available:
Found in dry rocky sites on slopes, canyons, open prairies, and roadsides. The fruit of skunkbush
NRCS PLANT CODE [145]:
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station,
R. trilobata is similar to an eastern version, R. aromatica, but its foliage is duller and its fruit is less pubescent. Provided by USDA NRCS Bismarck PMC (NDPMC). particularly after heavy snow when branches extend above drifts [119]. ), galleta grass
Fruit matures July through October [18,22],
It sprouts readily from
rubber rabbitbrush, prairie rose (Rosa arkansana), common snowberry (Symphoricarpos
Skunkbush sumac has many irregularly
- skunkbush sumac RHTR. It is in flower from July to August. Rhus trilobata Nutt. Skunkbush sumac has an average of 20,300 seeds per pound
USDA Zone 5b Sep 28, 2020 #2 I love Rhus aromatica - fragrant sumac and Rhus trilobata - three leaf sumac. simplicifolia (Greene) Cronq. It is in flower in April. RNGR.net is sponsored by the USDA Forest Serviceand Southern Regional Extension Forestryand is a colloborative effort between these two agencies. skunkbush sumac by USDA. (Dasiphora floribunda) [123]. in Nevada and southern California [93]; Rio Grande cottonwood (P. deltoides
into March, followed by warm, dry weather for 2 or 3 months. The primary means of short-range skunkbush sumac dispersal is vegetative [40,123,150];
The plant only occasionally forms suckers, though in the event that the top growth is damaged, it can sprout freely [ 277
Rhus aromatica var. of 7.4 [94]. Associates include shrub live oak (Q. turbinella), Emory oak (Q. emoryi),
RHTRT
The showy fruit clusters are eaten by wild birds. High temperatures (>180 oF (82oC)) associated
the root crown after severe disturbance [74,107] but is unlikely to reproduce
… sumac is a 1-seeded drupe [107].
The leaves and twigs are fragrant when crushed or … Little evidence
songbirds, prairie chickens, Merriam turkeys, ring-necked pheasants, sage-grouse,
acid treatment and moist prechilling [64].
(Francis 2004) pilosissima [58]
Climate: Skunkbush sumac is adapted to a wide range of climates,
Show All Show Tabs skunkbush sumac General Information; Symbol: RHTRQ Group: Dicot Family: Anacardiaceae Duration: Perennial: Growth Habit: Shrub: Native Status: L48 N: Plant Guide. = Rhus trilobata[76]
trilobata, Skunkbush Sumac by Southwest Desert Flora. Skunkbush sumac may form thickets as large as 30 feet (9 m) in diameter
), needlegrass (Nassella spp. It is hardy to zone (UK) 9 and is frost tender. Mexico, Washington south to California, east to Colorado, New
Rhus trilobata skunkbrush by SevenOaks Native Nursery. var year = date.getFullYear();
samples was reported as follows (% oven dry weight) [20]: Cover value:
and 10 to 12 feet (3-3.6 m) with more favorable moisture availability [56]. California, VALUE FOR REHABILITATION OF DISTURBED SITES. rhizomes [150]. straight sprouts which could be used for making baskets and handcrafted
And it is appropriate style for its pot. in the North Dakota badlands had higher relative densities on steep southwest slopes;
The National Academy of Sciences reports the following nutritional information
3 vols. (Rhus glabra), lead plant (Amorpha canescens), golden currant
pronghorn [135]. sumac is commercially available (e.g. sugar sumac (Rhus ovata), jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis),
Skunkbush seeds remain viable in cool storage (37-41
In Colorado steppe communities,
Gray [58,153]
Plant community codominants include Arizona white oak (Q. arizonica),
occasionally, white-tailed deer [95]. The common name is derived from the odor of the leaves, especially when bruised. Well adapted to a wide range of soils from sandy and rocky to red clay. ), Indian ricegrass,
North Dakota tree handbook. Porcupines utilize it [66],
in the Southwest [144].
anisophylla (Greene) Jepson [76,155], skunkbush sumac
[86,94,137,150]. Broadly distributed throughout the western North America, from 1,000-3000m.
Southwestern Native Americans ate the fruits of skunkbush sumac, either
germination rates [79]. Nevada [93]
The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees.
found on sites having 120 or more frost-free days [94]. Skunkbush sumac is a common constituent of Arizona chaparral communities. sun or partial shade [131]. ruffed grouse, sharp-tailed grouse, and bobwhite, valley, Gambel, and
species including skunkbush sumac. Skunkbush sumac grows in a wide variety of plant communities, where fire
seeds, on the other hand, significantly increased germination of seeds (p<0.05)
USDA Growing Zones: 8 to 10; Height: Up to 12 feet; Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade; 03 of 12.
For best survival, plant 2-0 container stock [103] in
), green needlegrass (Nassella viridula),
), big bluestem
cultivar "Autumn Amber")
chokecherry (P. virginiana), true mountain-mahogany (Cercocarpus montanus),
Reports regarding skunkbush sumac response to grazing are conflicting, with some
Rhus trilobata is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1.8 m (6ft) at a medium rate. It sprouts readily from the root crown [74,107].
trilobata (Nutt.)
to Advanced Search and Report, Updated for ITIS by the Flora of North America Expertise Network, in connection with an update for USDA PLANTS (2007-2010), National Plant Data Center, NRCS, USDA. However, Keeley [79] found that germination of skunkbush sumac was significantly
Rhus is a good choice for screening and wind breaks. seed germination due to the impermeable seedcoat [90,151]. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for subspecies profiles. It grows 2 to 12 feet (0.6-3.6 m) tall, averaging 4 feet (1.2 m) tall
The word sumac traces its etymology from Old French sumac (13th century), from Mediaeval Latin sumach, from Arabic summāq (سماق), from Syriac summāq (ܣܡܘܩ)- meaning "red". and broom snakeweed (Gutierrezia sarothrae) [72]. No information is available on this topic. Communities for Rhus trilobata:Chaparral, Coastal Sage Scrub and Central Oak Woodland. Annual growth of skunkbush sumac occurs primarily in spring and early summer
germination of skunkbush sumac was significantly decreased (p<0.001) by the absence
scaled quail [107,135,138,139].
skunkbush sumac is commonly found with Colorado pinyon (P. edulis),
Rhus trilobata var. View gallery. chilling the seeds resulted in even lower germination rates. Skunkbush sumac is a deciduous, flowering native shrub [22,34,74,75,76,86,131].
reporting decreased growth
summer [134]. ), smooth sumac
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positions than at the bottom of slopes [123]. Rhus aromatica Aiton ssp. (Cercocarpus montanus var. and July temperatures averaging 69 oF (20 oC). Low water use; full sun to partial shade. RHTRS
black oak woodland and a deergrass meadow at Cuyamaca State Park,
quinata (Greene) Jeps. Skunkbush sumac has a taproot [135] and a fibrous root system [74,75]. Skunkbush sumac grows principally from 3,500-9,000 feet (1,065-2,740 m),
Sumac, Three Leaf – Rhus trilobata var. G. congdonii) [25,33,34,68,98,137,150]. Pot pleasantly highlights the color without upstaging it.
Seedling establishment may be rare in established skunkbush sumac stands [74,107,123]. Rhus trilobata in the Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service. ]. I like this tree. glaber, C. betuloides), pointleaf and Pringle
R. t. var. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for subspecies profiles. The berries have a distinct
Seeds are dispersed from August through the following
return intervals range from less than 10 years up to hundreds of years. Rhus trilobata‘Bighorn’, a Wyoming seed source released by the USDA-NRCS Plant Materials Center, Los Lunas, New Mexico, is subject to the same rust infestations as the native R. trilobatawhen planted in eastern Dakota precipitation zones. are summarized below. in Colorado [82]; bluebunch wheatgrass (Pseudoroegneria spicata) in
oneseed juniper (J. monosperma), Bigelow sagebrush (A. bigelovii),
), agarito
items [3,16,22,49,143]. restricted to south-facing slopes [42]. In another study, skunkbush sumac
[16]. Infrataxa are as follows: R. t. var. In: Fire Effects Information System, [Online]. temperature of 20 oF (-6.7 oC) and average July
July 9 [123]. It resembles R. aromatica and is sometimes considered part of this species. Rhus trilobata can be propagated in several ways. Accessed: 07-Oct-06. COMMON NAMES:
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Forest: Associates in Rocky Mountain forest communities include ponderosa pine
often mildly alkaline [94,116]; in Montana, large stands were found on soil pH
www.fs.fed.us/database/feis/plants/shrub/rhutri/all.html
1996. oF (26 oC) in July [68]. (Fremontodendron californicum), and desert agave (Agave deserti) [99]. The fruits were eaten for stomach ailments and tooth aches and were dried and ground into a paste used to treat smallpox. SEASONAL DEVELOPMENT:
(100% on 3 out of 4 sites) [23]; however, a study in the Tahoe Basin found poor
Alberta, … Charles Scribner's Sons, New York. OTHER STATUS:
bluebunch wheatgrass, and Idaho fescue (Festuca idahoensis) [39] in the
Taxonomic Serial No. [86,158]. Small greenish yellow flowers in spring are followed by tart red berries in summer, which are used to make a lemonade-like drink.
skunkbush sumac
birds, and small mammals; and poor cover
three-leaf sumac
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