Littleleaf Sumac
Rhus microphylla
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Shrub |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Sun | Full sun, partial shade |
| Pollinators | Bees, butterflies, attracts birds to the fruit |
| Has Spines | No |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
5-12 × 5-8 |
| Flowering Season | March-May |
| Flower Color | White/pink |
| Minimum Temperature Range | -20 °F |
| Leaf Description | Compound with 5-9 small leaflets |
| Fruit | Tart, red, berry |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 3500-6500 ft. |
| Description | A chihuahuan desert shrub, littleleaf sumac can be found in southeastern Arizona in grasslands, oak woodlands, and canyons. Particularly where limestone is present, though they may be found on other soils. This species tends to be fairly shrubby and decidous in habitat but can reach a stately 12'+ and function as a semi evergreen in cultivation. The white and pink flower spikes give way to the lemonhead like berries. Mix with other bird attractors like wolfberry (Lycium spp.), hackberry (Celtis spp.), fragrant bee bush (Aloysia gratissima), and bamboo muhly (Muhlenbergia dumosa) for maximum wildlife value. |
