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Rhus copallinum
Winged sumac
Sumac brillant

Obsolete Names

  • shining sumac
  • upland sumac
No seeds available for this plant.

We are not accepting seeds for this plant at the moment.

Bloom colour: Green Bloom period: July - August
Max Height: 7.0 feet
Max Width: 5.0 feet (spreads by rhizome)
Light condition:
Full sun More than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Part shade More than 2 or 3 hours but less than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Soil conditions:
Moisture dry Tolerates dry soil condition
Moisture medium Tolerates medium soil condition
Lifespan : Perennial
Gardener Experience:
Landscape uses:
rock garden Suitable for rock gardens
shoreline_rehab Suitable for shoreline rehabilitation
school garden Suitable for school gardens
hedge Can be used as a hedge
Ecological Benefits:
Bird friendly Supports birds
Pollinator garden Supports pollinators
butterfly host Butterfly host
Tolerates:
sand Tolerant Tolerates sandy conditions
juglone Tolerant Tolerates juglone conditions
transplantation Tolerant Tolerates transplantation

Plant Distribution

Native to Ottawa region: No

Distribution according to VASCAN

Distribution: Rhus copallinum
Ephemeral Native Introduced Excluded Extirpated Doubtful Absent
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No ecozone information available for this plant.

Butterflies Supported by Rhus copallinum

  • Acronicta rubricoma (Ruddy Dagger)

Bees Supported by Rhus copallinum

No bee data available for this plant.

Complementary Plants Plants that grow in similar conditions, that bloom at the same time.

  • No complementary plants found.

Sowing Information

  • Sowing depth: Sow just below surface
  • Sow before January
  • Stratification duration: 90 days
  • Self-seeding

Harvesting Information

  • Harvesting indicator: Berries are ripen and easily fall off or have fallen off
  • Harvesting mean: Put berries through strainer to separate seeds, then rinse with water
  • Seed Viability Test: No test needed before donating
  • Packaging Measure: Six (6) seeds (eyeball)
  • Seed Storage: Air Dry in paper bag or open container, for a few days until crisp, shaking seeds to move them once in a while to prevent molding
  • On Cultivar: Yes, do not donate unless you know source, and there are no known cultivars in your garden or at proximity