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Winged Sumac (Rhus copallinum)

Winged Sumac (Rhus copallinum) is a deciduous shrub with attractive foliage, flowers, and fruit, offering year-round interest.

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Sunlight

Full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Moderate, drought-tolerant once established.

Soil

Adaptable to various soil types, prefers well-drained.

Temperature

Prefers moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low maintenance, generally not needed.

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun to partial shade.

Best fall color and fruit production in full sun.

Water

Moderate, drought-tolerant once established.

Water new plants regularly; occasional watering during dry spells for mature plants.

Soil

Adaptable to various soil types, prefers well-drained.

Temperature

Prefers moderate temperatures.

Hardy in USDA zones 4-9.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low maintenance, generally not needed.

A light feeding in spring if growth is poor.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Foliage, Fruit, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

1.8-3.7 m

Spread

1.8-3.7 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf Color

Green, Red, Orange, Yellow

Leaf Type

Compound

Flower Size

0.3-0.5 cm

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Synonyms
Rhus lentiscifolia Stokes
Rhus leucantha Jacq.
Rhus obtusifolia Small
Rhus pistachiifolia Salisb.
Schmaltzia copallina (L.) Small
Schmaltzia leucantha (Jacq.) Small
Schmaltzia obtusifolia Small
Sumacus copallina (L.) Raf.
Sumacus montana Raf.
Toxicodendron copallinum (L.) Kuntze
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderSapindales
  • familyAnacardiaceae
  • genusRhus
  • speciesRhus copallinum
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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