Rhus copallina Winged Sumac
Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: UPL Soil: pH 6.0-7.0
Form/Color Deciduous, fast grower to 25', fall foliage Stormwater Insufficient information to determine
red, flowers greenish in July-September, Tolerance: tolerance.
red fruit clusters in August-October
through winter. Urban Intolerant of soil compaction.
Tolerance:
Habitat: Open, sandy, sterile soil, fill, back dune
shrublands.
Ecosystem Wildlife value high, fruit eaten by birds.
Services:
Hydrology: Tolerant of drought, intolerant of flooding.
Ornamental Fall foliage bright red, flowers greenish,
Value: showy pink fruit clusters, winged leaves. Compatibility: Tolerates weedy vegetation. Can
form colonies.
Salt Tolerant of salt.
Tolerance: Other: Common in New York City. Sexes on
separate plants.
Shade Intolerant of shade.
Tolerance:
Rhus glabra Smooth Sumac
Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: UPL Soil: pH 6.0-7.0
Form/Color Deciduous, grows to 15', red-orange fall Stormwater Insufficient information to determine
foliage, flowers greenish in June-July, red Tolerance: tolerance.
fruit clusters in July-October.
Urban Intolerant of soil compaction.
Tolerance:
Habitat: Open areas, rich soils, fill, soils.
Ecosystem Fruit eaten by some birds.
Services:
Hydrology: Tolerant of drought, intolerant of flooding.
Ornamental Fall foliage orange-red, flowers greenish,
Value: red fruit clusters. Compatibility: Tolerates weedy vegetation. Can
form colonies.
Salt Tolerant of salt.
Tolerance: Other: Sexes on separate plants.
Shade Intolerant of shade.
Tolerance: