Rhus typhina
Stag's Horn Sumach
Rhus typhina is a large suckering deciduous shrub with foliage which goes from green to shades of red,orange and gold in the autumn. Its clusters of yellow flowers turn to upright red cone-shaped seed heads. This shrub is highly toxic. The Sumach spreads via suckering shoots so remove any that appear from the base of the plant. It is particularly noted for the reddish-brown hairs that cover the young branches in somewhat the same way that velvet covers the horns of a stag, hence the common name.
Contributed by @jpea
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Full sun to partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Stag's Horn Sumach
Latin name
Rhus typhina
type
Trees or Shrubs
family
Anacardiaceae
ph
5.6 - 8.4 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
2.50 M
2.50 M
Rhus typhina
Rhus typhina is a large suckering deciduous shrub with foliage which goes from green to shades of red,orange and gold in the autumn. Its clusters of yellow flowers turn to upright red cone-shaped seed heads. This shrub is highly toxic. The Sumach spreads via suckering shoots so remove any that appear from the base of the plant. It is particularly noted for the reddish-brown hairs that cover the young branches in somewhat the same way that velvet covers the horns of a stag, hence the common name.
Planting young plants
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Rhus is happy in sun or part shade and moist but well drained soil. Give this plant lots of room as it likes to spread its wings. It also puts out suckers and can soon take over a corner of the garden. To restrict growth and spread, plant in a large container which can then be sunk into the garden bed. Water frequently in dry weather, especially during its first year.
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