Rhus glabra

Habitat: dry or moist soils in open areas; shale barrens, old fields, dry open slopes, roadsides, fencerows

Wildlife value: This plant provides nectar for pollinators. Its fruits are eaten by songbirds, white-tailed deer, opossums, wild turkeys and quail. Plant NOVA Natives lists this species as particularly popular with the non-native honeybees
 

Notes: Beautiful in the Fall. Fast spreading and may not be suitable for garden settings. Suckers can be removed to retain a tree form. Male and female may be on separate plants