Deciduous Tree – Winged Sumac

Winged Sumac 

Botanical name: rhus copallinum 

Beginner friendly?: yes 

Average size at maturity: 7-15 ft in height with a 12-18 ft spread 

Hardy zone: zones 4-8 

Growth rate: grows 1-3 ft per year 

Foliage color: green, yellow/orange, red, brown 

Flower color: white 

Bloom time:  summer 

Pruning instructions: prune in the spring after flowering to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the fall and winter months 

Landscape use: border, screening, accent tree, erosion control, pollinator garden

Special features: cold hardy, clay tolerant, attracts pollinators and wildlife

Light needs: 6+ hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow only the top 1-2 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a liquid fertilizer once a month throughout the spring season, and once more between october and november 

Best time to plant: spring, summer 

Best type of soil:  clay, loam 

Companion plants: butterfly weed, aster, mountain mint, little bluestem

Toxicity level: non-toxic to humans and pets 

Invasive species: no