Rhus typhina

Staghorn Sumac

Tips for Homeowners:

Prune back to control spread.

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A pretty well recognized shrub with its beautiful red fall foliage and large flower clusters usually seen in naturalized areas.

  • Large deciduous shrub
  • Great red fall color
  • Showy fruiting clusters

Best grown in areas where it has room to spread.

Height: 15-20 ft
Spread: 20-30 ft
Zone: 3-8
Color: Green

Interesting Notes about Staghorn Sumac:

Rarely seen as one shrub, the native species will usually colonize into thickets. It prefers to grow in well-drained soils and can handle poor quality soils. The species spreads vigorously, though hybrids are less aggressive and easily controlled. All parts of this shrub are toxic if ingested and foliage may cause skin irritation.


Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes:

  • Mass Planting
  • Fast Growing
  • Ground Cover
  • Winter Interest
  • Fall Color
  • Native
  • Attractive fruit
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Low Maintenance
  • Naturalizing

Foliage Color:

  • Red
  • Green

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Songbirds

Critter Resistance:

  • Rabbit Resistant

Habit:

  • Upright

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Fall

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water