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Rhus copallinum

Genus: Rhus - Species: copallinum - Family: Anacardiaceae

Phonetic Spelling: RHOOS koh-pahl-LIH-num

Common Names:

Dwarf Sumac
Flameleaf Sumac
Shining Sumac
Winged Sumac

Tags

drought tolerant

pollinator plant

butterfly friendly

wildlife friendly

deciduous

fall interest

bee friendly

hs303

bird friendly

naturalized area

native shrub

NC native

weed

nighttime garden

larval host plant

showy fruits

fire low flammability

food source fall

food source herbage

food source nectar

food source pollen

Audubon

moth caterpillar host

naturalizes

slopes

food source soft mast fruit

nectar plant midsummer

nectar plant late summer

nectar plant early fall

FACU Piedmont Mountains

food source winter

butterfly caterpillar host

coastal UPL

red-banded hairstreak butterfly

Quick Facts

Height: 7 ft. 0 in. - 15 ft. 0 in.
Width: 10 ft. 0 in. - 20 ft. 0 in.
USDA Zones:
- 7a
- 7b
- 8a
- 8b
- 9a
- 9b
- 6a
- 6b
- 4a
- 4b
- 5a
- 5b
NC Region:Not specified
Origin:Central and Eastern USA and parts of Canada
Life Cycle:
- Woody
Plant Types:
- Shrub
- Tree
- Native Plant
Habit:Not specified

Distribution

N/A

Uses

N/A

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