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Shining Sumac, Winged Sumac

Rhus Copallina

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Overview

Rhus copallinum, or Winged Sumac, is a deciduous shrub reaching 10-15 feet tall and wide. Its distinctive feature—wings on leaf stems—complements compound leaves that turn vibrant red in fall. This hardy native thrives in zones 4-9, favoring full sun to light shade and well-drained soil. Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, it provides excellent fall color and attracts wildlife with its red berries. Ideal for mass plantings or naturalized areas.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, MediumZones 5–10Climate Temperate
Shining Sumac, Winged Sumac (Rhus Copallina) — This hardy native thrives in zones 4-9, favoring full sun to light shade and well-drained soil

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Anacardiaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Shining Sumac, Winged Sumac (Rhus Copallina) — or as a striking feature in a residential garden setting
Shining Sumac, Winged Sumac (Rhus Copallina) — With its vibrant foliage and versatile nature
Shining Sumac, Winged Sumac (Rhus Copallina) — the Shining Sumac is an excellent specimen for mass plantings
Shining Sumac, Winged Sumac (Rhus Copallina) — shrub / tree for full or half
Shining Sumac, Winged Sumac (Rhus Copallina) — shrub / tree with green and yellow blooms
Shining Sumac, Winged Sumac (Rhus Copallina) — green and yellow flowers in the garden
Shining Sumac, Winged Sumac (Rhus Copallina) — This hardy native thrives in zones 4-9, favoring full sun to light shade and well-drained soil; these berry-like
Shining Sumac, Winged Sumac (Rhus Copallina) — Its distinctive feature‚Äîwings on leaf stems‚Äîcomplements compound leaves that turn vibrant red in fall; which
Shining Sumac, Winged Sumac (Rhus Copallina) — Rhus copallinum, or Winged Sumac, is a deciduous shrub reaching 10-15 feet tall and wide; drought-tolerant and
Shining Sumac, Winged Sumac (Rhus Copallina) — it provides excellent fall color and attracts wildlife with its red berries; its distinctive feature‚Äîwings on
Shining Sumac, Winged Sumac (Rhus Copallina) — Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance; with its vibrant foliage and versatile nature
Shining Sumac, Winged Sumac (Rhus Copallina) — also known as Rhus copallinum or Winged Sumac; the sumac produces clusters of yellowish-green flowers
Shining Sumac, Winged Sumac (Rhus Copallina) — Ideal for mass plantings or naturalized areas; presenting a rounded to slightly upright form
Shining Sumac, Winged Sumac (Rhus Copallina) — presenting a rounded to slightly upright form; shrub / tree for full or half
Shining Sumac, Winged Sumac (Rhus Copallina) — One of the sumac's distinctive features is its compound leaves; also known as Rhus copallinum or Winged Sumac
Shining Sumac, Winged Sumac (Rhus Copallina) — This versatile species typically reaches a height of 10 to 15 feet with a similar spread; it thrives in USDA

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