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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

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Uses

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