STAGHORN SUMAC
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CA$4.50
CA$4.50
Rhus Typhina
Aptly named "staghorn" sumac for it's young branches being velvety like the antlers of deer. Stunning red leaves in fall. Best known for it's large clusters of flowers/fruits. Flowers/fruits start in June and keep their red colour over the winter. Useful for privacy borders, hedges of foliage, wildlife food, restoration of disturbed sites. Ripe (red) fruits can be steeped in water to make "lemonade".
For more information on this oft underestimated plant, please check this website: http://www.isaontario.com/content/staghorn-sumac-rhus-typhina
Upland
Type: Shrub
Source: Locally sourced native
Soil: drought tolerant - fresh to dry
Sun: full
Potted or Root: Bare root
Aptly named "staghorn" sumac for it's young branches being velvety like the antlers of deer. Stunning red leaves in fall. Best known for it's large clusters of flowers/fruits. Flowers/fruits start in June and keep their red colour over the winter. Useful for privacy borders, hedges of foliage, wildlife food, restoration of disturbed sites. Ripe (red) fruits can be steeped in water to make "lemonade".
For more information on this oft underestimated plant, please check this website: http://www.isaontario.com/content/staghorn-sumac-rhus-typhina
Upland
Type: Shrub
Source: Locally sourced native
Soil: drought tolerant - fresh to dry
Sun: full
Potted or Root: Bare root