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Rhus typhina
(Staghorn Sumac, Velvet Sumac)
Rhus typhina
(Staghorn Sumac, Velvet Sumac)
Rhus typhina
(Staghorn Sumac, Velvet Sumac)
Origin: Native to United States
Family: Anacardiaceae (Cashew)
Light: Full sun
Height: 15-20'
Spacing: 1.5-2'
Blooms: Chartreuse, mid-Summer
Foliage: Deciduous, 1' long, serrated leaflets
Fruit: Showy, drupes, red berries
Soil: Well-drained, highly acidic, neutral, drought tolerant
Water: Low
Uses: Foliage, landscape. xeriscaping
Propagation: Seeds (Sow directly onto ground in Fall)
Caution: Plant can be invasive
Comments: Rhus typhina or Staghorn Sumac or Velvet Sumac
is a native woody shrub or small tree with a large, suckering growth
habit. It has attractive, ferny green foliage consisting of many
leaflets. Velvety Sumac has dense, reddish-brown, hairy young stems.
The wood is brittle and breaks easily. In mid-Summer, Rhus typhina
produces chartreuse blossoms, followed later by large panicles of
berries. It is easily propagated from seeds. Staghorn Sumac thrives in
highly acidic soil in a sunny environment. It is low maintenance and
tolerates drought conditions. Velvety Sumac is an excellent candidate
for xeriscaping. It spreads by means of suckering roots and quickly
colonizes itself. Grow Staghorn Sumac in a container or in between
concrete driveways to help contain spread. Rhus typhina provides Fall
interest as the leaves turn to eye-catching shades of orange, red and
yellow, making it an ideal foliage plant in the dry landscape. In its
native habitat, it is often found growing at edges of wood or meadows.
Staghorn Summac is a very useful tree. The leaves and stems contain
tannin and were traditionally used as a natural dye in tanning leather
and for dying clothes. The ripe berries harvested in late Fall can be
used in baking pies. Drupes of leftover berries on the tree provide
Winter interest. Delicious Summac lemonade drinks can also be made by
soaking the fruits overnight and sweetened to taste. Dried Sumac berries
are also popularly used to flavor Satar, a spice mix used in Lebanonese
cooking, to flavor soups and in pizzas.
USDA Zones: 4-8
Origin: Native to United States
Family: Anacardiaceae (Cashew)
Light: Full sun
Height: 15-20'
Spacing: 1.5-2'
Blooms: Chartreuse, mid-Summer
Foliage: Deciduous, 1' long, serrated leaflets
Fruit: Showy, drupes, red berries
Soil: Well-drained, highly acidic, neutral, drought tolerant
Water: Low
Uses: Foliage, landscape. xeriscaping
Propagation: Seeds (Sow directly onto ground in Fall)
Caution: Plant can be invasive
Comments: Rhus typhina or Staghorn Sumac or Velvet Sumac
is a native woody shrub or small tree with a large, suckering growth
habit. It has attractive, ferny green foliage consisting of many
leaflets. Velvety Sumac has dense, reddish-brown, hairy young stems.
The wood is brittle and breaks easily. In mid-Summer, Rhus typhina
produces chartreuse blossoms, followed later by large panicles of
berries. It is easily propagated from seeds. Staghorn Sumac thrives in
highly acidic soil in a sunny environment. It is low maintenance and
tolerates drought conditions. Velvety Sumac is an excellent candidate
for xeriscaping. It spreads by means of suckering roots and quickly
colonizes itself. Grow Staghorn Sumac in a container or in between
concrete driveways to help contain spread. Rhus typhina provides Fall
interest as the leaves turn to eye-catching shades of orange, red and
yellow, making it an ideal foliage plant in the dry landscape. In its
native habitat, it is often found growing at edges of wood or meadows.
Staghorn Summac is a very useful tree. The leaves and stems contain
tannin and were traditionally used as a natural dye in tanning leather
and for dying clothes. The ripe berries harvested in late Fall can be
used in baking pies. Drupes of leftover berries on the tree provide
Winter interest. Delicious Summac lemonade drinks can also be made by
soaking the fruits overnight and sweetened to taste. Dried Sumac berries
are also popularly used to flavor Satar, a spice mix used in Lebanonese
cooking, to flavor soups and in pizzas.
USDA Zones: 4-8
Comments: Rhus typhina or Staghorn Sumac or Velvet Sumac
is a native woody shrub or small tree with a large, suckering growth
habit. It has attractive, ferny green foliage consisting of many
leaflets. Velvety Sumac has dense, reddish-brown, hairy young stems.
The wood is brittle and breaks easily. In mid-Summer, Rhus typhina
produces chartreuse blossoms, followed later by large panicles of
berries. It is easily propagated from seeds. Staghorn Sumac thrives in
highly acidic soil in a sunny environment. It is low maintenance and
tolerates drought conditions. Velvety Sumac is an excellent candidate
for xeriscaping. It spreads by means of suckering roots and quickly
colonizes itself. Grow Staghorn Sumac in a container or in between
concrete driveways to help contain spread. Rhus typhina provides Fall
interest as the leaves turn to eye-catching shades of orange, red and
yellow, making it an ideal foliage plant in the dry landscape. In its
native habitat, it is often found growing at edges of wood or meadows.
Staghorn Summac is a very useful tree. The leaves and stems contain
tannin and were traditionally used as a natural dye in tanning leather
and for dying clothes. The ripe berries harvested in late Fall can be
used in baking pies. Drupes of leftover berries on the tree provide
Winter interest. Delicious Summac lemonade drinks can also be made by
soaking the fruits overnight and sweetened to taste. Dried Sumac berries
are also popularly used to flavor Satar, a spice mix used in Lebanonese
cooking, to flavor soups and in pizzas.
USDA Zones: 4-8
Comments: Rhus typhina or Staghorn Sumac or Velvet Sumac
is a native woody shrub or small tree with a large, suckering growth
habit. It has attractive, ferny green foliage consisting of many
leaflets. Velvety Sumac has dense, reddish-brown, hairy young stems.
The wood is brittle and breaks easily. In mid-Summer, Rhus typhina
produces chartreuse blossoms, followed later by large panicles of
berries. It is easily propagated from seeds. Staghorn Sumac thrives in
highly acidic soil in a sunny environment. It is low maintenance and
tolerates drought conditions. Velvety Sumac is an excellent candidate
for xeriscaping. It spreads by means of suckering roots and quickly
colonizes itself. Grow Staghorn Sumac in a container or in between
concrete driveways to help contain spread. Rhus typhina provides Fall
interest as the leaves turn to eye-catching shades of orange, red and
yellow, making it an ideal foliage plant in the dry landscape. In its
native habitat, it is often found growing at edges of wood or meadows.
Staghorn Summac is a very useful tree. The leaves and stems contain
tannin and were traditionally used as a natural dye in tanning leather
and for dying clothes. The ripe berries harvested in late Fall can be
used in baking pies. Drupes of leftover berries on the tree provide
Winter interest. Delicious Summac lemonade drinks can also be made by
soaking the fruits overnight and sweetened to taste. Dried Sumac berries
are also popularly used to flavor Satar, a spice mix used in Lebanonese
cooking, to flavor soups and in pizzas.
USDA Zones: 4-8
Comments: Rhus typhina or Staghorn Sumac or Velvet Sumac
is a native woody shrub or small tree with a large, suckering growth
habit. It has attractive, ferny green foliage consisting of many
leaflets. Velvety Sumac has dense, reddish-brown, hairy young stems.
The wood is brittle and breaks easily. In mid-Summer, Rhus typhina
produces chartreuse blossoms, followed later by large panicles of
berries. It is easily propagated from seeds. Staghorn Sumac thrives in
highly acidic soil in a sunny environment. It is low maintenance and
tolerates drought conditions. Velvety Sumac is an excellent candidate
for xeriscaping. It spreads by means of suckering roots and quickly
colonizes itself. Grow Staghorn Sumac in a container or in between
concrete driveways to help contain spread. Rhus typhina provides Fall
interest as the leaves turn to eye-catching shades of orange, red and
yellow, making it an ideal foliage plant in the dry landscape. In its
native habitat, it is often found growing at edges of wood or meadows.
Staghorn Summac is a very useful tree. The leaves and stems contain
tannin and were traditionally used as a natural dye in tanning leather
and for dying clothes. The ripe berries harvested in late Fall can be
used in baking pies. Drupes of leftover berries on the tree provide
Winter interest. Delicious Summac lemonade drinks can also be made by
soaking the fruits overnight and sweetened to taste. Dried Sumac berries
are also popularly used to flavor Satar, a spice mix used in Lebanonese
cooking, to flavor soups and in pizzas.
USDA Zones: 4-8
Comments: Rhus typhina or Staghorn Sumac or Velvet Sumac
is a native woody shrub or small tree with a large, suckering growth
habit. It has attractive, ferny green foliage consisting of many
leaflets. Velvety Sumac has dense, reddish-brown, hairy young stems.
The wood is brittle and breaks easily. In mid-Summer, Rhus typhina
produces chartreuse blossoms, followed later by large panicles of
berries. It is easily propagated from seeds. Staghorn Sumac thrives in
highly acidic soil in a sunny environment. It is low maintenance and
tolerates drought conditions. Velvety Sumac is an excellent candidate
for xeriscaping. It spreads by means of suckering roots and quickly
colonizes itself. Grow Staghorn Sumac in a container or in between
concrete driveways to help contain spread. Rhus typhina provides Fall
interest as the leaves turn to eye-catching shades of orange, red and
yellow, making it an ideal foliage plant in the dry landscape. In its
native habitat, it is often found growing at edges of wood or meadows.
Staghorn Summac is a very useful tree. The leaves and stems contain
tannin and were traditionally used as a natural dye in tanning leather
and for dying clothes. The ripe berries harvested in late Fall can be
used in baking pies. Drupes of leftover berries on the tree provide
Winter interest. Delicious Summac lemonade drinks can also be made by
soaking the fruits overnight and sweetened to taste. Dried Sumac berries
are also popularly used to flavor Satar, a spice mix used in Lebanonese
cooking, to flavor soups and in pizzas.
USDA Zones: 4-8
Comments: Rhus typhina or Staghorn Sumac or Velvet Sumac
is a native woody shrub or small tree with a large, suckering growth
habit. It has attractive, ferny green foliage consisting of many
leaflets. Velvety Sumac has dense, reddish-brown, hairy young stems.
The wood is brittle and breaks easily. In mid-Summer, Rhus typhina
produces chartreuse blossoms, followed later by large panicles of
berries. It is easily propagated from seeds. Staghorn Sumac thrives in
highly acidic soil in a sunny environment. It is low maintenance and
tolerates drought conditions. Velvety Sumac is an excellent candidate
for xeriscaping. It spreads by means of suckering roots and quickly
colonizes itself. Grow Staghorn Sumac in a container or in between
concrete driveways to help contain spread. Rhus typhina provides Fall
interest as the leaves turn to eye-catching shades of orange, red and
yellow, making it an ideal foliage plant in the dry landscape. In its
native habitat, it is often found growing at edges of wood or meadows.
Staghorn Summac is a very useful tree. The leaves and stems contain
tannin and were traditionally used as a natural dye in tanning leather
and for dying clothes. The ripe berries harvested in late Fall can be
used in baking pies. Drupes of leftover berries on the tree provide
Winter interest. Delicious Summac lemonade drinks can also be made by
soaking the fruits overnight and sweetened to taste. Dried Sumac berries
are also popularly used to flavor Satar, a spice mix used in Lebanonese
cooking, to flavor soups and in pizzas.
Comments: Rhus typhina or Staghorn Sumac or Velvet Sumac
is a native woody shrub or small tree with a large, suckering growth
habit. It has attractive, ferny green foliage consisting of many
leaflets. Velvety Sumac has dense, reddish-brown, hairy young stems.
The wood is brittle and breaks easily. In mid-Summer, Rhus typhina
produces chartreuse blossoms, followed later by large panicles of
berries. It is easily propagated from seeds. Staghorn Sumac thrives in
highly acidic soil in a sunny environment. It is low maintenance and
tolerates drought conditions. Velvety Sumac is an excellent candidate
for xeriscaping. It spreads by means of suckering roots and quickly
colonizes itself. Grow Staghorn Sumac in a container or in between
concrete driveways to help contain spread. Rhus typhina provides Fall
interest as the leaves turn to eye-catching shades of orange, red and
yellow, making it an ideal foliage plant in the dry landscape. In its
native habitat, it is often found growing at edges of wood or meadows.
Staghorn Summac is a very useful tree. The leaves and stems contain
tannin and were traditionally used as a natural dye in tanning leather
and for dying clothes. The ripe berries harvested in late Fall can be
used in baking pies. Drupes of leftover berries on the tree provide
Winter interest. Delicious Summac lemonade drinks can also be made by
soaking the fruits overnight and sweetened to taste. Dried Sumac berries
are also popularly used to flavor Satar, a spice mix used in Lebanonese
cooking, to flavor soups and in pizzas.
Comments: Rhus typhina or Staghorn Sumac or Velvet Sumac
is a native woody shrub or small tree with a large, suckering growth
habit. It has attractive, ferny green foliage consisting of many
leaflets. Velvety Sumac has dense, reddish-brown, hairy young stems.
The wood is brittle and breaks easily. In mid-Summer, Rhus typhina
produces chartreuse blossoms, followed later by large panicles of
berries. It is easily propagated from seeds. Staghorn Sumac thrives in
highly acidic soil in a sunny environment. It is low maintenance and
tolerates drought conditions. Velvety Sumac is an excellent candidate
for xeriscaping. It spreads by means of suckering roots and quickly
colonizes itself. Grow Staghorn Sumac in a container or in between
concrete driveways to help contain spread. Rhus typhina provides Fall
interest as the leaves turn to eye-catching shades of orange, red and
yellow, making it an ideal foliage plant in the dry landscape. In its
native habitat, it is often found growing at edges of wood or meadows.
Staghorn Summac is a very useful tree. The leaves and stems contain
tannin and were traditionally used as a natural dye in tanning leather
and for dying clothes. The ripe berries harvested in late Fall can be
used in baking pies. Drupes of leftover berries on the tree provide
Winter interest. Delicious Summac lemonade drinks can also be made by
soaking the fruits overnight and sweetened to taste. Dried Sumac berries
are also popularly used to flavor Satar, a spice mix used in Lebanonese
cooking, to flavor soups and in pizzas.
Comments: Rhus typhina or Staghorn Sumac or Velvet Sumac is a native woody shrub or small tree with a large, suckering growth habit. It has attractive, ferny green foliage consisting of many leaflets. Velvety Sumac has dense, reddish-brown, hairy young stems. The wood is brittle and breaks easily. In mid-Summer, Rhus typhina produces chartreuse blossoms, followed later by large panicles of berries. It is easily propagated from seeds. Staghorn Sumac thrives in highly acidic soil in a sunny environment. It is low maintenance and tolerates drought conditions. Velvety Sumac is an excellent candidate for xeriscaping. It spreads by means of suckering roots and quickly colonizes itself. Grow Staghorn Sumac in a container or in between concrete driveways to help contain spread. Rhus typhina provides Fall interest as the leaves turn to eye-catching shades of orange, red and yellow, making it an ideal foliage plant in the dry landscape. In its native habitat, it is often found growing at edges of wood or meadows. Staghorn Summac is a very useful tree. The leaves and stems contain tannin and were traditionally used as a natural dye in tanning leather and for dying clothes. The ripe berries harvested in late Fall can be used in baking pies. Drupes of leftover berries on the tree provide Winter interest. Delicious Summac lemonade drinks can also be made by soaking the fruits overnight and sweetened to taste. Dried Sumac berries are also popularly used to flavor Satar, a spice mix used in Lebanonese cooking, to flavor soups and in pizzas.
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