University of Illinois Extension
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Staghorn Sumac
Rhus typhina
Staghorn Sumac fruit and leaves
Size:

Small

Medium
Size: large
Large
Exposure/ Light Requirements:
Full Shade not required.
Full Shade
Full Sun required.
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade not required.
Partial Sun/Shade
Hardiness Zone: 4 - 8 
Mature Height: 15-25 Feet
Mature Width: 15-25 Feet
Features: Dense, upright clusters of yellow green flowers in early to mid-summer; upright clusters of red, hairy fruit (on female plants only) in late summer, persisting into winter; autumn color is yellow, orange and red.
Culture: Full sun; moist, well-drained soil is best, but tolerates dryness; prefers acid soils, but tolerates slightly alkaline soils.
Cultivars:
  • 'Laciniata'- Leaflets are deeply cut.
Mature Form: Broad spreading due to suckering.
Native To: United States (and Illinois)
Soil Conditions:
Soil condition: DryDry
Soil condition: Moist, Well-DrainedMoist, Well-Drained
Wet
Tolerance:
Tolerance: Alkaline SoilAlkaline Soil
Tolerance: Dry SitesDry Sites
Tolerance: SaltSalt
Soil Compaction
Wet Sites
Wind
Uses:
Barrier
Border
Foundation
Hedge
Use for: Massing.Massing
Naturalizing
Screen
Use for: Specimen.Specimen
Foliage Color: Green
 
Fall Foliage Color: Orange
Red
Yellow
 
Additional Notes: Male and female flowers on separate plants. Fruit will be produced only if a male plant is available to pollinate the females.