How to Grow and Care for Laurel sumac

Laurel sumac thrives in full sunlight and requires minimal watering once established, making it drought-tolerant. Special care point: Ensure well-draining soil to prevent root rot. Additionally, laurel sumac benefits from occasional pruning to maintain shape and health.

Watering schedule: Every 2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Laurel sumac

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Hardiness Zones	9-11

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Types of Laurel sumac

Laurel sumac

The laurel sumac is a small tree with taco shell-shaped leaves. If flattened, the leaves resemble the shape of laurel leaves. A glowing reddish color is visible on the plant's stems, veins of its leaves, and the edges of the leaves all year round. Citrus growers use the laurel sumac's presence to indicate frost-free sites that have the potential to support citrus orchards.

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