Rhus copallina

Winged Sumac, Flameleaf Sumac, Shining Sumac

Family: Anacardiaceae Cashew


Type Tree, shrub
USDA Hardiness range 4B - 10A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Summer
Water needs Dry
Landscape uses Border, erosion control, massing, specimen
Height 15' to 25' / 4.60m to 7.60m
Spread 15' to 25' / 4.60m to 7.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, upright or erect
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive