Species: Rhus copallina ( Rhus coppalinum)

Rhus copallina ( Rhus coppalinum)

Flameleaf Sumac, Shining Sumac

Found on Course Walks

Native and Invasive Plants

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Woody Shrubs for Storm Water Retention

Cultivars

'Creel's Quintet', 'Lanham's Purple', 'Prairie Flame'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Shrub > 8 feet

Height:

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape:

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun

Hardy To Zone: 4b

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Salt Tolerance: Tolerates salt spray

Moisture Tolerance: Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil; Prolonged periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

No diseases listed

Bare Root Transplanting

Other

Native Range Map

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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