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Winged sumac

Rhus copallinum var. latifolia

Winged sumac (Rhus copallinum var. latifolia) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 3a–11b. Mature size 14'–35'. Blooms Jul–Aug.

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Family: —
Group: shrub
Native range: Native to 35 U.S. states, including AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, FL…
USDA hardiness: Zones 3a–11b
Mature size: 14'–35'
Sun: Full sun
Water: Low · xeric
Bloom: Jul–Aug
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Winged sumac (Rhus copallinum var. latifolia) — *Rhus copallinum var. latifolia* — Winged sumac. Photo via iNaturalist — no rights reserved.

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Winged sumac (Rhus copallinum var. latifolia) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 3a–11b. Mature size 14'–35'. Blooms Jul–Aug. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, winged sumac pairs naturally with: Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis), False Indigo Bush (Amorpha fruticosa), New Jersey Tea (Ceanothus americanus), Smooth Sumac (Rhus glabra).