Winged Sumac
Rhus copallinum
Description:
Mid size shrub with slightly pubescent stems. Striking rich, red fall color. 20 to 30 feet. Likes well-drained, dry soils. Semi shade.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | Shining Sumac, Flameleaf Sumac |
| Plant Family: | Anacardiaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Shrubs/Subshrub, Trees |
| Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Bees, Birds |
| Bloom Time: | Late July to early September |
| Fruit Timing: | Late August to late October |
| Global and State Rank: | G5, SNR |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | No |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Clay, Loam, Sandy |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry |
| Soil pH: | Slightly Acidic, Neutral, Acidic |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Partial shade |
| Light Range: | Partial Shade |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry |