{"product_id":"three-leaf-sumac-shrub","title":"Three-Leaf Sumac Shrub","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree-Leaf Sumac\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eRhus trilobata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elso known as Sourberry, Skunkbush or Fragrant Sumac, is a versatile, low-spreading deciduous native shrub prized for its year-round beauty and toughness. It features small, fuzzy leaves, yellowish clustered spring flowers, and bright crimson berries. Its foliage transforms into brilliant shades of yellow, orange, and red in the fall, making it a striking addition to any landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis adaptable shrub is ideal for a variety of uses, from naturalistic plantings to informal hedges and soil stabilization projects. Its ability to grow on slopes and in washes, coupled with its deep, spreading root system, makes it excellent for erosion control. Once established, it is highly drought-tolerant, thriving in dry, sandy, rocky, and even clay soils with minimal care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Grow \u003cspan\u003eThree-Leaf Sumac\u003c\/span\u003e?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-position: outside;\"\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear-Round Beauty:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chartreuse flowers bloom in spring, followed by edible red berries in summer and colorful fall foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Magnet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Female plants produce berries that are a vital food source for birds and small mammals, especially when other food is scarce.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator \u0026amp; Host Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its flowers attract pollinators, while the shrub serves as a host plant for several butterfly and moth species, including the Ceanothus Silkmoth and Virginian Tiger Moth.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought-Tolerant \u0026amp; Resilient:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This easy-to-grow shrub is naturally disease-resistant and thrives in a range of conditions, including poor, dry soils and slopes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator-Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Grown non-GMO and free of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\/neonicotinoids-kill-butterflies-thats-why-we-dont-use-them\"\u003eharmful neonicotinoids\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, promoting a healthy ecosystem for pollinators and wildlife.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in a one-gallon container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-position: outside;\"\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ePlant in full sun or light shade. This plant is highly adaptable and can thrive in almost any soil, including sandy, rocky, and clay.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Once mature, it is fully drought-tolerant.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eMinimal care is required. Pruning is not necessary, but you can trim it to maintain shape if desired. Allow it to spread to create a dense, functional groundcover or hedge.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more information on planting, view our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\/how-to-plant-your-native-plants\"\u003eHow to Plant Your Native Plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e guide and other \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\/tag\/planting-tips\"\u003eplanting tips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\"\u003eGarden for Wildlife Learning Center\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd this versatile and beautiful shrub to your landscape for year-round color, effortless charm, and powerful support for wildlife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garden for Wildlife","offers":[{"title":"1-Pack","offer_id":52435210305902,"sku":"GFW-ECOM-COL-SOURBRY-1GAL-1","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-Pack","offer_id":52435210338670,"sku":"GFW-ECOM-COL-SOURBRY-1GAL-2","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-Pack","offer_id":52435210371438,"sku":"GFW-ECOM-COL-SOURBRY-1GAL-4","price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0521\/4047\/4568\/files\/sourberry-shrub-8060050.png?v=1757070515","url":"https:\/\/gardenforwildlife.com\/products\/three-leaf-sumac-shrub","provider":"Garden for Wildlife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}