winged sumac (suckers)

Bare root. Established suckers.

Winged sumac is a common native shrub in my area. From my observations it is the best pollinator-supporting shrub we have around, comparable to the populations attributed to mountain mint species.

It is a marvelous thing to behold when in flower.

I do not find this species very useful for making sumac-ade, as with smooth sumac. However, it is a potent medicinal plant due to the high concentrations of resins and other compounds present in the root and bark.

Sumac species are a choice shrub for vegetable tanning leather. The leaves can be gathered in large quantities and used to tan leather due to the high amounts of tannins present.

Plants sold as suckers will often be cut back to about 12 to 16 inches in height to accommodate transplanting and stimulate new growth.

Plant details:
Genus & species: Rhus copallina
Hardiness: Zone 5 to zone 10
Sun: Full sun preferred
Soil type: Adaptable to many soil types.
Soil moisture: Dry to moist, well-drained