Category: Trees
Type: Deciduous
Exposure: Full Sun / Part Shade
Fall Color: Red
Blooms: Spring
Flowers: White
Foliage: Green
Form: Round
Maximum Growth: Approx. 20'h x 15'w
Zones: 5 to 9
(See Zone Map)
Drought Tolerance: High
Scientific Name:Rhus copallinaUsage: Ornamental, Specimen, Accent, Foreground, Mass
Introduction
A medium sized tree up to 30 feet. It often is multi-trunked, has white flowers and the fruit is red. Its main claim to fame is the deep red foliage display in the fall. Plant in sun or part sun and enjoy the fall color. Drought resistant when established.
Additional Characteristics
Soil Moisture: Moist, Well Drained
Soil Types/Tolerance: Clay; Loam; Sand; Acidic; Well Drained
Additional Features: None
Special Resistance: N/A
Planting
Typically planted in 10, 15, or 30 gal containers.
B&B trees are specified in height (6’ – 8’ ht, etc) or caliper (3” cal., etc)
Container trees can be double the price of B&B trees
Plant container trees in late summer, if price allows
Plant B&B trees if they were dug and cured in the winter months
