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Staghorn Sumac

Rhus Typhina

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Overview

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina) is a striking deciduous shrub, attaining 15-25 feet in height and spread. Renowned for its vibrant fall foliage in shades of yellow, orange, and fiery red, this plant features velvety branches resembling deer antlers. Sumacs produce crimson fruit clusters, adding winter interest. Preferring full sun, they thrive in well-drained soils and are drought-tolerant, making them a low-maintenance choice for impactful seasonal color.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater High, Low, MediumZones 3–8Type Shrub, TreeClimate Temperate

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — the foliage transforms into spectacular shades of yellow

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: High, Low, Medium
USDA zones: 3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Shrub, Tree
Family: Anacardiaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — followed by eye-catching clusters of fuzzy; shrub / tree for full or half or shade, image 123

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina)

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — which allows it to form thickets if not managed

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — adding multi-season interest; the Staghorn Sumac thrives in full sun to partial shade, image 92

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — These berries are a valuable food source for wildlife; the foliage transforms into spectacular shades of yellow, image 93

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — they thrive in well-drained soils and are drought-tolerant; staghorn Sumac is an excellent choice for adding, image 104

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — The plant prefers well-draining soil but tolerates a variety of conditions; this plant features velvety branches resembling

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — It typically stands 15 to 25 feet in height with an equal spread, though it can sometimes reach up to 35 feet; staghorn Sumac

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — provide a lush green canopy; they thrive in well-drained soils and are drought-tolerant, image 119

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — shrub / tree for full or half or shade

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — consider its potential to spread through suckers, image 127

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — making them a low-maintenance choice for impactful seasonal color, image 105

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — antler-like branches that resemble a male deer's antlers in velvet

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — a striking deciduous shrub or small tree; provide a lush green canopy

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — including dry and poor soils; it typically stands 15 to 25 feet in height with an equal spread, though it can, image 82

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina); antler-like branches that resemble a male deer's antlers in velvet, image 106

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — The plant prefers well-draining soil but tolerates a variety of conditions; this plant features velvety branches, image 81

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — Staghorn Sumac produces dense panicles of greenish-yellow flowers in the summer; adding multi-season interest

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — which can grow up to 2 feet in length; with its engaging aesthetics and low-maintenance nature, image 85

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — this plant features velvety branches resembling deer antlers

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — These berries are a valuable food source for wildlife

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — the foliage transforms into spectacular shades of yellow; this plant is well-suited to USDA hardiness zones 4, image 87

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — Renowned for its vibrant fall foliage in shades of yellow; a native to the Northeastern United States, image 68

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina) is a striking deciduous shrub, attaining 15-25 feet in height and spread; sumacs produce crimson

Photographs by 15 contributors

Ryan Hodnett, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Salicyna, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
C T Johansson, CC BY 3.0 · source
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Tom Pollard, CC BY 4.0 · source
Tess Mattew, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Alexandru Panoiu from Bucharest, Romania, CC BY 2.0 · source
W2k2, CC BY 4.0 · source
Photo (c)2007 Derek Ramsey ( Ram-Man…, CC BY-SA 2.5 · source
James Johnstone from Ecclefechan, Scotland, CC BY 2.0 · source
Rob Duval, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Tom Scavo, CC BY 4.0 · source
Ayotte, Gilles, 1948-, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Crusier, CC BY 3.0 · source

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