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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) — Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina) is a striking deciduous shrub, attaining 15-25 feet in height and spread; sumacs, image 67
Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — a striking deciduous shrub or small tree; provide a lush green canopy, image 74
Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — which can grow up to 2 feet in length; with its engaging aesthetics and low-maintenance nature, image 118
Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — this plant features velvety branches resembling deer antlers; its pinnately compound leaves, image 69
Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — shrub / tree for full or half or shade; regular pruning may be necessary to maintain its shape and size within the intended
Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — Staghorn Sumac produces dense panicles of greenish-yellow flowers in the summer; adding multi-season interest, image 89
Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — red berries that linger into winter
Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — consider its potential to spread through suckers, image 61
Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — A native to the Northeastern United States; a striking deciduous shrub or small tree, image 77
Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — red berries that linger into winter; staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina), image 91
Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — Staghorn Sumac produces dense panicles of greenish-yellow flowers in the summer; adding multi-season interest, image 122
Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — antler-like branches that resemble a male deer's antlers in velvet; offering a brilliant autumnal display.<br><br>Furthermore
Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — provide a lush green canopy; they thrive in well-drained soils and are drought-tolerant
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 115
Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — adding multi-season interest; the Staghorn Sumac thrives in full sun to partial shade
Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — provide a lush green canopy; they thrive in well-drained soils and are drought-tolerant, image 86
Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — is celebrated for its ornamental features and adaptability
Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — Staghorn Sumac produces dense panicles of greenish-yellow flowers in the summer
Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — is celebrated for its ornamental features and adaptability; these berries are a valuable food source for wildlife
Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — These berries are a valuable food source for wildlife; the foliage transforms into spectacular shades of yellow
Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — they thrive in well-drained soils and are drought-tolerant
Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — a striking deciduous shrub or small tree
Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — making it a resilient choice for many landscapes.<br><br>During the growing season, image 83
Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — The plant prefers well-draining soil but tolerates a variety of conditions
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