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, which means that it must be in a light, well-drained soil (sand is best) and full sun. I have grown it on heavy soils, and it gets a wilt that doesn’t totally kill it but makes a mess.
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Pricing
| Pricing information per unit for 5 gallon growing method | |
| 1 to 10 units | $19.50 |
| 11 to 24 units | $17 |
| 25 or more units | $14.50 |
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Plant Details
Plant type
Shrub
Soil type
Dry, Dry Mesic
Light exposure
Full Sun
Bloom period
Spring
Urban environment
Requires Protected Site
Growth form
Multi-stemmed, 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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