These small, native trees are abundant at Wild Basin and have just recently began to produce their small, white flowers. The compound leaves are pinnate and alternately arranged. This plant can be easily recognized by it’s reddish rachis, which can be noticed in the picture below.
The evergreen sumac, Rhus virens, is a dioecious plant, with only the female plants producing flowers and berries. It is fast growing, generally insect and disease-free, and drought-tolerant; however, it is not a true evergreen because it’s leaves are green through the winter, then are dropped, to be replaced within about a week. Ecological benefits provided by this species include being a food source for birds and butterflies. Additionally, their berries can be soaked in water to make a tea that is high in Vitamin C.
Source: http://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=RHVI3