Rhus Copallina (Paperback)

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Rhus copallina (orth. var. Rhus copallinum), Shining Sumac or Winged Sumac, is a species of flowering plant in the cashew family, Anacardiaceae, that is native to eastern North America. It is a deciduous tree growing to 3.5-5.5 metres (11-18 ft) tall and an equal spread with a rounded crown. A 5-year-old sapling will stand about 2.5 metres (8.2 ft). Shining sumac is often cultivated, where it is well-suited to natural and informal landscapes because it has underground runners which spread to provide dense, shrubby cover for birds and wildlife.