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Winged Sumac (Rhus copallinum) Growing at the edge of a dense mixed forest. This tree popped up in the rehabbed area of our yard when we first moved in last year. I was quite excited to see it growing as it is a forageable tree and attracts all sorts of wildlife. I was also thrilled that it started bearing fruit this year. I have plans to forage the ripened berries in a month or so and turn them into table spice. I may also make sumac "Lemonade"! Geotagged,Rhus copallinum,Summer,United States,Winged sumac Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Winged Sumac (Rhus copallinum)

Growing at the edge of a dense mixed forest. This tree popped up in the rehabbed area of our yard when we first moved in last year. I was quite excited to see it growing as it is a forageable tree and attracts all sorts of wildlife. I was also thrilled that it started bearing fruit this year. I have plans to forage the ripened berries in a month or so and turn them into table spice. I may also make sumac "Lemonade"!

    comments (5)

  1. Fantastic! I hope you like your sumacade! Posted 5 years ago
    1. I doubt I'm going to be able to drink much of it with my stomach issues, but I hope Jason can enjoy it for me! Posted 5 years ago
      1. Eh, true. But, if you collect them after a good rain, then they will be less sour/acidic...Although, that would require RAIN! You could consider making sumac jelly and saving some until you are feeling well enough to have some <3. Posted 5 years ago
  2. Love their colors! Posted 5 years ago
    1. They should get even redder and darker in the coming weeks! I will post some photos once they ripen! Posted 5 years ago

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''Rhus copallinum'', the winged sumac, shining sumac, dwarf sumac or flameleaf sumac, is a species of flowering plant in the cashew family that is native to eastern North America. It is a deciduous tree growing to 3.5–5.5 metres tall and an equal spread with a rounded crown.

Similar species: Sapindales
Species identified by Flown Kimmerling
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By Flown Kimmerling

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Uploaded Jul 25, 2020. Captured Jul 25, 2020 08:33 in 227 Oakman Rd NE, Oakman, GA 30732, USA.
  • Canon EOS 6D Mark II
  • f/25.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO250
  • 100mm