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The Tree That Sets Fall on Fire! | Flameleaf Sumac

18 Jun 2026 · 1 min

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Flameleaf sumac turns brilliant red in fall faster than most trees and thrives in poor, dry soil. It attracts bees, butterflies, and songbirds, resists deer, and controls erosion on slopes.

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Hey everyone, it's Bailey with TN Nursery, and today I'm showing you our flameleaf sumac. Now these are a very beautiful shrub. They can be spotted from miles away in fall because of the colors. It attracts native bees and butterflies. The red berries feed songbirds, and it thrives in heats and droughts and poor soils. Deer avoid it, and it's good for slopes and banks because it controls erosion. It often develops Fall colors a lot faster than any other tree. It's one of the most photographed native plants during autumn because of its stunning color. Shop now at TNNursery.net while we have these available.