Plants of the Anacardiaceae Family at BCA

The following species and varieties are currently (or recently were) in the collections at Boone County Arboretum. This list is certainly not exhaustive -- additional taxa may be available in the trade, or may have been removed from our collection and thus removed from this list. To include taxa that are no longer present, go to this other list.

Genus: Cotinus

 
 

Genus: Pistacia

 
 

Genus: Rhus

  • Rhus aromatica

    Fragrant Sumac
    A spreading shrub or groundcover for slopes and tough sites that provides good fall foliage color.
    Read cultural details and find specific plantings.
    • 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.
    Read cultural details and find specific plantings.
    • 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.
    Read cultural details and find specific plantings.
    • 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.
    Read cultural details and find specific plantings.
    • Rhus typhina // Staghorn Sumac ("straight species")
    • Rhus typhina 'Bailtiger' // Tiger Eyes® Staghorn Sumac