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SCIENTIFIC NAME
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COMMON NAME
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Rhus copallina L.
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Winged Sumac
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PLANT FAMILY
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SIZE GROUP
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PLANT TYPE
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Anacardiaceae
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5-6
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deciduous shrub/small tree
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GROWTH HABIT, RATE:
Fast growing, large shrub, spreading, irregular, open habit.
ADAPTABILITY:
Full sun, drought tolerant. Requires well-drained soils.
FUNCTIONS:
Massing, excellent for difficult sites.
PROBLEMS AND MAINTENANCE:
No serious insect or disease problems. Suckers profusely.
NATIVE RANGE:
Eastern United States, Arkansas native plant
USEFUL RANGE (USDA Zones):
Zones 4-9
SUBSPECIES, VARIETIES, CULTIVARS: