Plants of the Rhus Genus 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.

 

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