African Sumac -- Rhus lancea Some trees are valuable, not for one spectacular characteristic, but because they are so utterly reliable doing the mundane job we expect of them.

It was an African sumac, and I pointed to that species in last Wednesday's column - on the scourge of palm trees - as an example of a good non-native tree to plant.

African sumac is considered somewhere between mesic and xeric in its water use. It’s not a true desert tree, but it can handle both a desert landscape and non-desert as well.

Native Plant: The many benefits of sassafras While sometimes considered a shrub and sometimes a tree, in favorable conditions, the staghorn sumac can reach 30-feet high, and as far across.

Question: Why is our 10-year-old African sumac sending up suckers from beneath the tree’s canopy, and is there a way to stop the sprouts without injuring the tree?

In this special fall color edition of ID That Tree, Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee introduces you to this red beauty, the winged sumac. This species, found in southern Indiana, is recognizable ...

Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. 5.Using your fingers, gently separate the skin over the chicken breasts and thighs, and place the sumac/lemon zest mixture between the skin and meat.

Dried sumac adds a tart, earthy, and lemony flavor to both sweet and savory dishes. “A bright sprinkling of sumac is a classic way to dress up a plate of hummus, grilled kebabs, or quick pickles ...

Native Plant: The many benefits of sassafras While sometimes considered a shrub and sometimes a tree, in favorable conditions, the staghorn sumac can reach 30-feet high, and as far across.

While sometimes considered a shrub and sometimes a tree, in favorable conditions, the staghorn sumac can reach 30-feet high, and as far across.