Rhus copallinum, Shining sumac

Shining sumac, winged sumac
Rhus copallinum

Hardiness: Zones 4 to 9
Plant type: Shrub
Height: 7- 15’
Spread: 10- 20’
Sun: Part shade to full Sun
Water: Medium to dry
Bloom time: July, August
Bloom color: Greenish
Soil: Average, dry to medium, well-drained soils. Tolerant of a wide range of soils except for those that are poorly drained.

Notes: Attracts birds, provides shelter, nectar and pollen for bees, wasps, and flies, and the foliage is food source for the Luna moth and Red-banded Hairstreak butterfly caterpillars.

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