Native Plants

Little-Leaf Sumac

Rhus microphylla
Location

May not be native

Use Location
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Attributes
Butterflies, Caterpillars, Fruit

Also called Desert Sumac, Correosa, and Agritos, this perennial, thorn-less shrub typically grows to 8 by 8 feet. It produces shiny, leathery leaves and small, white flowers that lead to reddish fruits. Little-Leaf Sumac can be used as a hedge plant, growing in partial shade and sandy or rocky soils, and requiring little water.

May Attract

Little-Leaf Sumac is thought to attract these families of birds
Family
Cardinals, Grosbeaks and Buntings
Family
Chickadees and Titmice
Family
Crows, Magpies, Jays
Family
Mockingbirds and Thrashers
Family
Nuthatches
Family
Blackbirds and Orioles
Family
New World Sparrows
Family
Thrushes
Family
Vireos
Family
Waxwings
Family
Wood Warblers
Family
Woodpeckers
Family
Wrens

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