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Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac

Rhus Typhina 'Laciniata'

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Overview

The Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac, Rhus typhina 'Laciniata', is a striking deciduous shrub with deeply dissected leaves, resembling ferns. This cultivar reaches up to 15 feet in height and spreads to about 20 feet. It showcases brilliant red autumn foliage and velvety, horn-shaped clusters of red fruit. Drought-tolerant and adaptable, it thrives in full sun to partial shade in zones 4-8. Ideal for creating dramatic visual interest in landscapes.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater LowZones 3–10Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina 'Laciniata') — Drought-tolerant and adaptable, it thrives in full sun to partial shade in zones 4-8
Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina 'Laciniata') — This cultivar reaches up to 15 feet in height and spreads to about 20 feetCutleaf Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina 'Laciniata') — Ideal for creating dramatic visual interest in landscapesCutleaf Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina 'Laciniata') — It showcases brilliant red autumn foliage and velvety, horn-shaped clusters of red fruitCutleaf Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina 'Laciniata') — is a striking deciduous shrub with deeply dissected leaves

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Anacardiaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina 'Laciniata') — Drought-tolerant and adaptable, it thrives in full sun to partial shade in zones 4-8
Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina 'Laciniata') — This cultivar reaches up to 15 feet in height and spreads to about 20 feet
Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina 'Laciniata') — Ideal for creating dramatic visual interest in landscapes
Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina 'Laciniata') — It showcases brilliant red autumn foliage and velvety, horn-shaped clusters of red fruit
Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina 'Laciniata') — is a striking deciduous shrub with deeply dissected leaves
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