Rhus copallinum
Winged sumac · also Shining sumac, Dwarf sumac, Flameleaf sumac
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Rhus copallinum is a deciduous tree native to eastern North America, recognized by its rounded crown. It produces showy flowers in summer and fruits in fall, attracting bees, birds, and butterflies. This species tolerates a wide range of soil types but thrives in acidic, sandy conditions and is not known to cause skin irritations, making it a good choice for urban planting.
Where it grows
Trees in each city's inventory, with the share of that city's named trees this species accounts for.
- 130.01%4.0 yr4.2 in
Traits
- Form
- Broadleaf
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Mature height
- 10–30 ft
- Canopy spread
- 10–20 ft
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Soil
- Acidic, Sandy
- Water needs
- Moderate
- Wildlife value
- High
- Blooms
- Jun, Jul, Aug
Trunk diameters across every city: median 4.2 in, mean 4.2 in, 90th percentile 4.2 in. Measured at breast height, as published by each inventory.
Other Rhus in the catalogue
9 of the top 2,000 species are in this genus.
