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Pink Flowering Sumac

Rhus Lentii

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Overview

The Pink Flowering Sumac (Rhus lentii) is a vibrant perennial shrub reaching 5-8 feet in height and spread. Admired for its glossy, green foliage and clusters of pink flowers in spring, it attracts pollinators. It thrives in full to partial sun, prefers well-draining soil, and once established, is drought-resistant. Ideal for xeriscaping, it adds a splash of color and is hardy in USDA zones 7-10.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Very LowZones 8–11Type ShrubClimate Arid, Mediterranean, Subtropical
Pink Flowering Sumac (Rhus Lentii) — Ideal for xeriscaping, it adds a splash of color and is hardy in USDA zones 7-10
Pink Flowering Sumac (Rhus Lentii) — thriving in USDA zones 9-11Pink Flowering Sumac (Rhus Lentii) — is a visually arresting and hardy shrub ideal for lending a lively splash of color to your gardenPink Flowering Sumac (Rhus Lentii) — Admired for its glossy, green foliage and clusters of pink flowers in spring, it attracts pollinatorsPink Flowering Sumac (Rhus Lentii) — trumpet-shaped pink flowersPink Flowering Sumac (Rhus Lentii) — It exhibits a robust growth habitPink Flowering Sumac (Rhus Lentii) — Originating from the arid regions of Baja California+3

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Very Low
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Anacardiaceae
Climate
Arid, Mediterranean, Subtropical

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Pink Flowering Sumac (Rhus Lentii) — Ideal for xeriscaping, it adds a splash of color and is hardy in USDA zones 7-10
Pink Flowering Sumac (Rhus Lentii) — thriving in USDA zones 9-11
Pink Flowering Sumac (Rhus Lentii) — is a visually arresting and hardy shrub ideal for lending a lively splash of color to your garden
Pink Flowering Sumac (Rhus Lentii) — Admired for its glossy, green foliage and clusters of pink flowers in spring, it attracts pollinators
Pink Flowering Sumac (Rhus Lentii) — trumpet-shaped pink flowers
Pink Flowering Sumac (Rhus Lentii) — It exhibits a robust growth habit
Pink Flowering Sumac (Rhus Lentii) — Originating from the arid regions of Baja California
Pink Flowering Sumac (Rhus Lentii) — this sumac species is well adapted to withstand drought
Pink Flowering Sumac (Rhus Lentii) — It thrives in full to partial sun, prefers well-draining soil, and once established, is drought-resistant
Pink Flowering Sumac (Rhus Lentii) — The Pink Flowering Sumac (Rhus lentii) is a vibrant perennial shrub reaching 5-8 feet in height and spread
Photographs by 3 contributors

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