If the soil is heavy then this plant will NOT grow. Keep it well drained and the fall color will astound. By far the most brilliant fall color of all sumac that you would want to grow in your yard. The name "Shining" comes from the fact that the leaves are glabrous (hairless) and are very shiny in sunlight. Very site-sensitive, which means that it must be in a light, well-drained soil (sand is best) and full sun. I have grown it on heavy soils and it gets a wilt that doesn't totally kill it but makes a mess.

Environment:  Xeric  Dry/Mesic  Mesic  Wet/Mesic  Hydric

Exposure:  Shade  Part Shade  Morning Sun  Full Sun

Bloom Period:  Spring  Summer  Fall