Skunkbush Sumac - Rhus triloba

The Skunkbush Sumac (Rhus triloba) is a deciduous thicket forming tree native to the Western United States. This species is very vigorous and rejuvenative with a great fall color to start the season. This species is often considered invasive, but is still native. Maybe we are the invasive ones. This species often hybridizes with Rhus glabra.

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