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 3–8Climate Temperate

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — including dry and poor soils

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Anacardiaceae
Climate: Temperate

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

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) — red berries that linger into winter; staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina), image 124

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

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — These berries are a valuable food source for wildlife; the foliage transforms into spectacular shades of yellow, image 126

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — adding multi-season interest; the Staghorn Sumac thrives in full sun to partial shade, image 125

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