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 3–10Climate Temperate

Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina 'Laciniata') — is a striking deciduous shrub with deeply dissected leaves

Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina 'Laciniata') — is a striking deciduous shrub with deeply dissected leaves

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') — Drought-tolerant and adaptable, it thrives in full sun to partial shade in zones 4-8

Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina 'Laciniata') — Ideal for creating dramatic visual interest in landscapes

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Anacardiaceae
Climate: Temperate

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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

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') — Drought-tolerant and adaptable, it thrives in full sun to partial shade in zones 4-8

Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina 'Laciniata') — Ideal for creating dramatic visual interest in landscapes

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