How to identify Chinese sumac (Rhus chinensis)
Chinese sumac, also known as Chinese gall, Nutgal sumac
Chinese sumac is distinguished by its compound leaves, which can reach lengths of up to 2 feet (60 cm), and its panicles of yellowish flowers flourishing in the summer. The foliage might turn to attractive shades of red or orange in the fall season. This deciduous shrub or small tree commonly produces red, hairy fruits about 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) in diameter. It has a propensity to expand through underground suckers, which contribute to its dense, thicket-forming characteristic.
Lifespan: Perennial
Plant Type: Tree, Shrub
Leaf Type: Deciduous
Compound leaves up to 2 feet (60 cm) long, turning red or orange in fall.
Panicles of yellowish flowers, transitioning to red, hairy fruits about 0.25 inches (0.64 cm).
Large panicles with creamy white star-shaped blooms, turning into vibrant orange-red fruits.
Elliptical to lance-shaped leaflets with serrated edges, displaying yellow, orange, and red hues in fall.
Smooth texture, pinnate vein pattern with central vein and side veins towards edges.
Chinese sumac leaves are 8 to 15 inches (20 to 38 cm) long, alternate, and compound with 7 to 13 glossy, bright green leaflets in summer. Each leaflet is elliptical to lance-shaped with finely serrated edges. In the fall, the leaflets transform into a vibrant display of yellow, orange, and red hues. The texture is smooth with a slightly leathery feel, and the vein pattern is pinnate, showcasing a clear central vein with several smaller side veins running towards the edges.
The flowers of chinese sumac form in large panicles measuring 6 to 10 inches (15 to 25 cm) in length. These clusters are composed of numerous creamy white, small, star-shaped blooms. Each blossom has a delicate structure with five petals, exuding a subtle, mild fragrance. Blooming in late summer, these visually appealing flowers transition into vibrant orange-red fruits by fall. This transformation is a notable characteristic identifying chinese sumac.
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Scientific Classification of Chinese sumac
