Staghorn Sumac stands out for its open framework and the way it supports a layered planting. Find Staghorn Sumac at The Greenhouse Nursery, a Cache Valley favorite in Logan, UT. Persistent fruit clusters give Staghorn Sumac wildlife value and a rugged western character. For Staghorn Sumac, thin the colony by taking entire stems at the base rather than shearing the tops.
Rhus typhina (Staghorn Sumac)
Mature Height: 15-25 feet
Mature Width: 15-25 feet
Growth Rate: Fast, often growing 24 inches or more annually.
Hardiness Zone: 3-8
Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade.
Water Needs: Low once established. Tolerates dry, rocky, and alkaline soil.
Flower Color: Greenish yellow
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Fall Color: Yellow, orange, and scarlet



