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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) — this plant is well-suited to USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.<br><br>Notable for its furry

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina) is a striking deciduous shrub, attaining 15-25 feet in height and spread; sumacs, image 100

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — making it a resilient choice for many landscapes.<br><br>During the growing season

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — a striking deciduous shrub or small tree; provide a lush green canopy, image 107

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — With its engaging aesthetics and low-maintenance nature

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — making them a low-maintenance choice for impactful seasonal color, image 72

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — Regular pruning may be necessary to maintain its shape and size within the intended space

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — making it a resilient choice for many landscapes.<br><br>During the growing season, image 116

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — A native to the Northeastern United States; a striking deciduous shrub or small tree, image 110

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — this plant features velvety branches resembling deer antlers; its pinnately compound leaves

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — its pinnately compound leaves; followed by eye-catching clusters of fuzzy, image 117

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 sometimes reach

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — Sumacs produce crimson fruit clusters, adding winter interest; red berries that linger into winter, image 103

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — is celebrated for its ornamental features and adaptability; these berries are a valuable food source for wildlife, image 108

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, image 109

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — which allows it to form thickets if not managed; renowned for its vibrant fall foliage in shades of yellow, image 95

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — A native to the Northeastern United States; a striking deciduous shrub or small tree

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — Sumacs produce crimson fruit clusters, adding winter interest

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — Staghorn Sumac is an excellent choice for adding structure and seasonal color to any garden; staghorn Sumac, image 98

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

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

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — offering a brilliant autumnal display.<br><br>Furthermore; which can grow up to 2 feet in length, image 88

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — Renowned for its vibrant fall foliage in shades of yellow

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

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