With glossy, winged leaf stems and rich red fall color, Winged Sumac adds bold texture and seasonal drama to naturalistic plantings. It grows 10–20 feet tall as a multi-stemmed shrub or small tree, blooming in summer with airy panicles of yellow-green flowers.

Thrives in full sun and dry, well-drained soils, including sandy or rocky sites; extremely drought-tolerant and low-maintenance. Avoid rich soils if you want to keep it from spreading too vigorously.

Spreads by root suckers to form colonies, making it ideal for naturalizing, stabilizing slopes, or creating thickets for wildlife. Beautiful in mass or as a structural accent in wild gardens.

Native to eastern and southeastern U.S., found in dry woods, open fields, coastal plains, and rocky slopes.

Fine, glossy foliage emerges in spring, followed by subtle blooms in summer. Leaves turn fiery red to burgundy in fall, and red fruit clusters persist into winter for wildlife interest.

Flowers attract bees and other pollinators, while the berries are a valuable late-season food for birds. Provides excellent cover and nesting habitat for wildlife.