Rhus typhina - Staghorn Sumac
Rhus typhina - Staghorn Sumac - Fall Colour

Staghorn Sumac

Rhus typhina

  • Greenish-yellow male and female flowers
  • Clusters of reddish hairy fruit ripen late summer and may persist into the winter
  • Medium-green to dark green compound pinnate leaves are sometimes glossy
  • Fall colour is orange to red, sometimes purple
  • Suckering profusely, it produces colonies of velvety branches
  • Bloom Time: June

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
Green

HEIGHT:
250-300 cm

SPREAD:
250-300 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Rhus typhina grows best in a slightly acidic, fertile soil and full sun, however, it will tolerate dry or compacted soils and other urban conditions. They do not like a poorly drained soil.

Additional Notes about Staghorn Sumac:


Native to Ontario