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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 5–10Type Shrub, TreeClimate Temperate
Shining Sumac, Winged Sumac (Rhus Copallina) — Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Anacardiaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Shining Sumac, Winged Sumac (Rhus Copallina) — making it a practical choice for the eco-conscious gardener or landscaper looking to enhance the local habitat
Shining Sumac, Winged Sumac (Rhus Copallina) — Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance; with its vibrant foliage and versatile nature
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
Shining Sumac, Winged Sumac (Rhus Copallina) — Rhus copallinum, or Winged Sumac, is a deciduous shrub reaching 10-15 feet tall and wide
Shining Sumac, Winged Sumac (Rhus Copallina) — presenting a rounded to slightly upright form
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) — providing vital food for songbirds and other wildlife.<br><br>Adaptable to a range of conditions
Shining Sumac, Winged Sumac (Rhus Copallina) — although it excels in well-drained loamy or sandy soils
Shining Sumac, Winged Sumac (Rhus Copallina) — shrub / tree for full or half
Shining Sumac, Winged Sumac (Rhus Copallina) — This hardy native thrives in zones 4-9, favoring full sun to light shade and well-drained soil
Shining Sumac, Winged Sumac (Rhus Copallina) — Ideal for mass plantings or naturalized areas
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) — the Shining Sumac is an excellent specimen for mass plantings
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) — which are 12 to 18 inches long and host 9 to 21 leaflets
Shining Sumac, Winged Sumac (Rhus Copallina) — also known as Rhus copallinum or Winged Sumac
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