Posted: 8/22/2014 6:49:03 PM EDT
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Two photos I snapped on my property. Tried looking at some pics of it online but the ones I could find were not of the same time of year (late summer). So do I have some evil on my property or is it just some harmless sumac? Thanks. |
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Some species formerly recognized in Rhus, such as Poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans, syn.Rhus toxicodendron), Poison oak (Toxicodendron diversilobum, syn. Rhus diversiloba) and Poison sumac (Toxicodendron vernix, syn. Rhus vernix), have the allergen urushiol and can cause severe allergic reactions. Poison sumac may be identified by its white drupes, which are quite different from the red drupes of true Rhus species. Mowing of sumac is not a good control measure, since the wood is springy, resulting in jagged, sharp pointed stumps when mowed. The plant will quickly recover with new growth after mowing. Goats have long been considered an efficient and quick removal method as they eat the bark, which helps prevent new shoots. |
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OK good news then. I wasn't real sure if the poison type or not.
I read som of the same stuff but got confused with the red stems of new branches and stuff. Mine has red stems but also red berries. I also noticed something I had read that poison sumacs berries grow vertical while non poisonous types berries hang instead. Wanted to be extra sure because my 6 YO is allergic to EVERYTHING it seems. 
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That looks like staghorn sumac. The berries are eaten by critters in the winter. It forms a thicket over time.  There are several plants around , mostly small around 3 to 5 ft high. This particular one is about 10 to 11 ft high and 8ft or so wide. Very nice looking tree/shrub. Didn't want to get rid of unless neccessary though |
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There are several plants around , mostly small around 3 to 5 ft high. This particular one is about 10 to 11 ft high and 8ft or so wide. Very nice looking tree/shrub. Didn't want to get rid of unless neccessary though Quoted:
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That looks like staghorn sumac. The berries are eaten by critters in the winter. It forms a thicket over time. There are several plants around , mostly small around 3 to 5 ft high. This particular one is about 10 to 11 ft high and 8ft or so wide. Very nice looking tree/shrub. Didn't want to get rid of unless neccessary though They repopulate through Rhizomes. If you don't want to fight it later, kill it now and paint the stump with 2,4,-D. The stuff is a PITA. |