Woody Plants Database

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Species: Rhus typhina
(rues tye-fee'nah)
Staghorn Sumac
Cultivar Information
* See specific cultivar notes on next page.
Ornamental Characteristics
Environmental Characteristics
Size: Shrub > 8 feet
Light: Full sun, Part shade
Height: 35' - 40' (spread 35' - 45')
Hardy To Zone: 3b
Leaves: Deciduous
Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil
(pH 5.0 to 8.0)
Shape:
Environmental Other: excellent fall color
ranging from yellow to orange; red
pyramidal fruit clusters persistent all winter
and attract many birds
Ornamental Other: will grow in coarse
sandy to fine heavy clay soil
Insect Disease
Bare Root Transplanting
Any
No diseases listed
Other
spreads by suckers, native to Eastern N. America
Moisture Tolerance
Occasionally saturated
or very wet soil
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3
Consistently moist,
well-drained soil
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5
6
Occasional periods of
dry soil
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Prolonged periods of
dry soil
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Cultivars for Rhus typhina
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Cultivar Name
Notes
Dissecta
'Laciniata' (a.k.a. 'Dissecta) - leaflets deeply divided
Tiger Eyes
'Tiger Eyes' (a.k.a. 'Balitiger') - dwarf form; deeply dissected golden leaves; purplish
branches and stems; matures to 6’ tall and wide; orange and scarlet fall color
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Photos
Rhus typhina - Habit
Rhus typhina - Fruit
Rhus typhina - Leaves, Flowers
Rhus typhina - Habit, Fall Interest
Rhus typhina - Leaves, Fall Interest
Rhus typhina - Habit
Rhus typhina - Leaves, Fall Interest
Rhus typhina - Habit, Fall Interest
Rhus typhina - Bark
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