Sumac Plants at BCA

The following species and varieties are currently represented in our collections. To include taxa that are no longer present, go to this other list.

  • Rhus aromatica

    Fragrant Sumac
    A spreading shrub or groundcover for slopes and tough sites that provides good fall foliage color.
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    • Rhus aromatica // Fragrant Sumac ("straight species")

  • Rhus copallinum

    Winged Sumac, Flameleaf Sumac, or Shining Sumac
    A medium-sized, drought-tolerant tree with great fall color, performing well in sunny, tough sites.
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    • Rhus copallinum // Winged Sumac, Flameleaf Sumac, or Shining Sumac ("straight species")
    • Rhus copallinum var. latifolia 'Morton' // Prairie Flame™ Sumac

  • Rhus potaninii

    Chinese Sumac, Chinese Varnish Tree
    An uncommon, large shrub/small tree with whitish flowers, red, hairy fruits, and excellent red fall color.
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    • Rhus potaninii // Chinese Sumac, Chinese Varnish Tree ("straight species")

  • Rhus typhina

    Staghorn Sumac
    A large, coarse, open, tough, drought-tolerant, multi-stemmed shrub or small tree with great fall color.
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    • Rhus typhina // Staghorn Sumac ("straight species")
    • Rhus typhina 'Bailtiger' // Tiger Eyes® Staghorn Sumac