Rhus copallina var. latifolia 'Prairie Flame™'

Shining Sumac

Tips for Homeowners:

Prune back to control spread as needed.

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A very ornamental, 3-season shrub with tolerance for dry, poor soils.

  • Vibrant fall color almost as good as Burning Bush
  • Excellent to use for slope or embankment stabilization
  • Pollinated female flowers produce fruit

Ideal plant for naturalizing or for controlling erosion on slopes or embankments.

Height: 4-6 ft
Spread: 6-10 ft
Zone: 4-9
Color: Yellow

Interesting Notes about Shining Sumac:

This is a good shrub for use in the landscape due to ornamental features like flowers in the spring, green summer leaves, colorful fall foliage, and its overall compact form. It is an effective control for erosion and thrives on neglect. It does spread freely to form thickets, but give it room to grow and the wildlife will be thrilled!


Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes:

  • Attractive fruit
  • Border or Bed
  • Heat Tolerant
  • Naturalizing
  • Mass Planting
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Fall Color
  • Native

Foliage Color:

  • Red
  • Purple
  • Green

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Critter Resistance:

  • Rabbit Resistant

Habit:

  • Upright
  • Mounding

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Fall
  • Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Fall

Soil Moisture:

  • Dry Soil
  • Average Water