Water newly planted Rhus glabra regularly until established. Once mature, it is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental watering, especially in regions with adequate rainfall.

Allow the soil to dry out between waterings to prevent waterlogging, which can lead to root rot.

Prune Rhus glabra in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches to maintain plant health and shape.

Pruning can also be used to control its size and spread, as it readily suckers from the roots.

Propagate Rhus glabra from seeds sown in fall or stratified seeds in spring. It also readily spreads via root cuttings taken in late winter or early spring, or from suckers removed from the parent plant.

These methods are highly successful.

Repotting is rarely necessary for Rhus glabra as it is typically grown as a landscape shrub or groundcover and develops an extensive root system. If grown in a container for nursery purposes, repot into a larger container when root-bound, usually every 2-3 years.