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How do you propagate the Prairie Flameleaf sumac, and how big does it grow?

Last Updated: January 13, 2008

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Flameleaf sumac (Rhus lanceolata) can be propagated from seed or underground runner cuttings.

Prairie Flameleaf Sumac is a small tree that grows to around 30 feet, either as a single-trunked tree or suckering to form colonies. It is usually found on limestone or neutral soils, growing in Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona and New Mexico. It is extremely heat- and drought-tolerant, and its leaves are vivid red in the fall.

This tree is invasive and should be planted with care to prevent unwanted spread.

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