Rhus Plants — Species, Care & Identification
Rhus is a plant genus in the Anacardiaceae family. PlantoScan has care guides for 19 species in this genus. Each guide covers watering, light, soil, hardiness zone and pet toxicity, with sources.
Rhus species

Fragrant Sumac
Rhus aromatica
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Winged Sumac
Rhus copallinum
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Kearney sumac
Rhus kearneyi
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Staghorn Sumac
Rhus typhina
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- Chinese SumacRhus chinensisPlantoScan
Chinese Sumac
Rhus chinensis
- Rhus choriophyllaRhus choriophyllaPlantoScan
Rhus choriophylla
- Tanner's SumacRhus coriariaPlantoScan
Tanner's Sumac
Rhus coriaria
- Smooth SumacRhus glabraPlantoScan
Smooth Sumac
Rhus glabra
- Lemonade BerryRhus integrifoliaPlantoScan
Lemonade Berry
Rhus integrifolia
- Pebble bushRhus laevigataPlantoScan
Pebble bush
Rhus laevigata
- Prairie sumacRhus lanceolataPlantoScan
Prairie sumac
Rhus lanceolata
- Michaux's SumacRhus michauxiiPlantoScan
Michaux's Sumac
Rhus michauxii
- Littleleaf SumacRhus microphyllaPlantoScan
Littleleaf Sumac
Rhus microphylla
- Sugar sumacRhus ovataPlantoScan
Sugar sumac
Rhus ovata
- Potanin SumacRhus potaniniiPlantoScan
Potanin Sumac
Rhus potaninii
- Hawaiian SumacRhus sandwicensisPlantoScan
Hawaiian Sumac
Rhus sandwicensis
- Tahitian sumacRhus taitensisPlantoScan
Tahitian sumac
Rhus taitensis
- Three-leaf SumacRhus trilobataPlantoScan
Three-leaf Sumac
Rhus trilobata
- Evergreen SumacRhus virensPlantoScan
Evergreen Sumac
Rhus virens
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