Winged sumac.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Deciduous shrub

Lumière

Full sun to partial shade

Lumière en intérieur

Soleil direct

Arrosage

Tous les 7 à 14 jours

Taille adulte

10 to 20 feet

Croissance

Rapide

Rusticité

USDA 4 à 9

Floraison

Mid to late summer

Entretien

Plant this shrub in a spot with plenty of sun to ensure the best fall color and fruit production. It is quite drought tolerant once established, so just keep an eye on it during its first year. Watch for suckering if you prefer to keep it in a contained area.

Arrosage

Water regularly during the first growing season to help the roots establish.

Engrais

A light application of balanced fertilizer in early spring is usually sufficient.

Taille

Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead wood or manage the plant size.

Rempotage

This plant is best suited for the ground, but if kept in a container, repot when it becomes rootbound.

Sol

Well-drained, dry to medium moisture soil

pH du sol

Acidic to neutral

Température

-28 à 38°C

Humidité

40 à 70%

Sécurité

Humains

The plant is generally considered non toxic, though some people may experience contact dermatitis from the sap.

Enfants

The berries are small and could pose a choking hazard to very young children if ingested.

Allergènes de contact

The sap can cause skin irritation or rashes in sensitive individuals.

Allergènes aéroportés

The pollen can cause mild respiratory symptoms in those with severe allergies.

Comestibilité

The berries are often used to make a tart, lemonade like drink, but ensure you correctly identify the plant as some sumac relatives are highly toxic.

Comment l'identifier

• Glossy dark green compound leaves
• Winged leaf rachis between leaflets
• Pyramidal clusters of red berries
• Brilliant scarlet fall foliage
• Small greenish yellow flower clusters

Hauteur

2 à 6m

Envergure

2 à 6m

Feuilles

dark green, glossy, deciduous

Fleurs

yellowish green, 0,5 à 1cm

Fruits

red, Autumn

Problèmes courants

• Sumac leaf spot — Fungal spots appear on leaves during wet seasons.

La cultiver

Multiplication

seed, root cuttings, division

Quand planter

spring, autumn

Plant in groups to create a naturalistic thicket that provides excellent cover for local wildlife.

Bonnes associations

• Schizachyrium scoparium — They share similar requirements for sun and dry soil.
• Purple coneflower — Provides a nice color contrast and attracts pollinators.

Espèces similaires

• Sumac vinaigrier — Similar growth habit but with velvety stems.
• Rhus glabra — Very similar appearance but lacks the winged leaf stalks.

Science

Famille

Anacardiaceae

Genre

Rhus

Ordre

Sapindales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Eastern and central North America.

Préservation

This species is common and stable throughout its native range.

It is a pioneer species that quickly colonizes disturbed sites and open fields.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source, provides winter cover for birds, fruit is a food source for songbirds

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons, coléoptères

Utilisations

ornamental shrub, erosion control, wildlife habitat, autumn color

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

Is this plant invasive?

It spreads by suckers, so it can be aggressive in small gardens.

Does it need pruning?

Pruning is only needed to control its size or remove dead wood.

D'où vient le nom

Rhus is the ancient Greek name for sumac, while copallina refers to the resinous copal like sap found in some related species.

Bon à savoir

• It is commonly called winged sumac because of the leafy wings on the leaf stalks.
• The berries are rich in vitamin C.
• It spreads by underground runners to form colonies.
• It is a very tough plant that thrives in poor, dry soils.