Species: Rhus typhina

(rues tye-fee'nah)

Staghorn Sumac

Found on Course Walks

Native and Invasive Plants

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

'Dissecta', 'Tiger Eyes'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Shrub > 8 feet

Height: 35' - 40' (spread 35' - 45')

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape:

Ornamental Other: will grow in coarse sandy to fine heavy clay soil

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun, Part shade

Hardy To Zone: 3b

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Environmental Other: excellent fall color ranging from yellow to orange; red pyramidal fruit clusters persistent all winter and attract many birds

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil; Prolonged periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

No diseases listed

Bare Root Transplanting

Other

spreads by suckers, native to Eastern N. America

Native Range Map

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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