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Winged Sumac
Rhus copallinum
In the United States:
Native
· also called winged sumac, flameleaf sumac, shining sumac, sumac, wing sumac
Honeybees visit winged sumac for both nectar and pollen during its July-August bloom, providing a reliable late-summer forage source when many other plants have faded. The inconspicuous greenish-yellow flowers attract a variety of bees, contributing moderately to hive stores without being a major surplus producer. This suckering shrub forms colonies and tolerates poor soils but may require occasional thinning to prevent overcrowding in apiary plantings.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | medium |
| Bloom (US) | June–August |
| Hardiness zones | 4-9 |
| Duration | ~2 weeks |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |
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