Rhus copallina
Shining Sumac
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Shining Sumac (Rhus copallina) - Description
Dwarf Sumac is an erect deciduous shrub with pinate leaves that turn red in autumn.
Shining Sumac (Rhus copallina) - Growth
Grow in full sun for best fall color.
Shining Sumac (Rhus copallina) - Planting
Sow seeds in autumn. Take semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Take root cuttings in winter.
Shining Sumac (Rhus copallina) - Pest
Prone to scale and caterpillars. Powdery mildew, wilts, wood rots and leaf spot.
Shining Sumac (Rhus copallina) - Interesting facts
Members of the genus Rhus are closely related to those of the genus Toxicodendron (better known as Poison Oak, Poison Sumac or Poison Ivy). Some species look very similar to their more poisonous relatives, but have little to no epidermal toxicology. The dried wood of the plants from this genus fluoresce under UV light.
Shining Sumac (Rhus copallina) - Soil and irrigation
Sumacs require little to no water and are not fussy about soil type as long as the soil is well-draining.
