Rhus copallinum
Common name: Shining Sumac
By far the most brilliant fall color of all sumacs that you would want to grow in your yard. The name “Shining” comes from the fact that the leaves are glabrous (hairless) and are very shiny in sunlight. Very site-sensitive, it requires a light, well-drained soil (sand is best) and full sun.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Shrubs
Soil type
Dry, Dry Mesic
Light exposure
Full Sun
Bloom period
Spring
Urban environment
Requires Protected Site
Habitat
Prairie Grasslands, Savannas, Woodlands
Growth form
Shrubby/Clump, Single trunk, Colonizing / Spreading
Growth rate
Moderate
Flower color
Yellow Green
Fall color
Red
Size
- Mature height
- 6 Feet
- Mature width
- 3 Feet
- Max height
- 8 Feet
- Max width
- 8 Feet
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