Rhus aromatica v. simplicifolia (Singleleaf skunk brush)

Rhus copallina

Rhus glabra (Smooth Sumac)

Rhus integrifolia (Lemonade Berry). Grows from Santa Barbara County, CA south into Baja along the coast. A wide-mounding evergreen shrub, 5-10 feet tall, spreading 12 feet, its thick, dull-green leaves cover the plant densely. Tight clusters of cream to pink-colored flowers appear around February, and bunches of flat-sided berries mature in early summer to a rust-red. Loaded with citric acid, they can indeed be made into a tart drink reminiscent of lemonade. On slopes, root depth can reach 15-25 feet making Rhus integrifolia an excellent plant for erosion control.

Rhus lancea (African sumac). Small to medium sized evergreen tree to 24' tall; 24' spread. Heat tolerant, little water. Hardy to 15°F. Native to Southern Africa. Approx. 1200 seeds per oz.

Rhus trilobata (Skunkbrush sumac). 1100 seeds per oz.

Rhus typhina. 53000 seeds per Lb.