Rhus copallina

Wing like petiole on leaves. Bright red fall foliage color.

Rhus coppalina

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Common Name shining sumac
Landscape Zone LZ2
Firewise Rating AT RISK Firewise (3)
Urban Use High
Invasive Yes
Native Yes
Utility Use Yes
Ladder Potential without Pruning Yes
Cold Hardiness Zone 5
Heat Tolerance Zone 7
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil pH Adaptable
Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils Low
Salt Tolerance Yes
Drought Resistance High
Pest Resistance High
Growth Rate Fast
Plant Form Vase
Plant Height Mature Size in feet 25
Plant Height Mature Size in meters 7.5
Trunk Size Multi-stem < 6
Bark Smooth
Leaf Arrangement Alternate
Leaf Persistance Deciduous
Leaf Color Dark green None
Leaf Type Compound
Leaf Surface Glabrous
Leaf Characteristics Papery-thin

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