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staghorn sumac
Rhus typhina
shrub☀️ full sun💧 low water
Staghorn sumac is a fast-growing deciduous shrub known for its velvety branches resembling deer antlers and brilliant orange-red fall foliage. It produces dense clusters of small greenish flowers followed by fuzzy red berries that persist through winter.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
high
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3b to Zone 8bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.5 to 7.2Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFall
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
Function & Care
biomass/mulchdynamic accumulatoredibleerosion controlmedicinalwildlife benefit
Edible Parts
fruitleaf
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation