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Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00001247
11/12/99

Rhus typhina--Staghorn Sumac


Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8
Height: 12 ft Spread: 15 ft Form: upright spreading
Type: deciduous shrub
Annual Growth Rate: more than 18 inches
Fruit: red

Comments: Sumacs are among the most adaptable shrubs but
may be regarded as weeds. Staghorn Sumac grows rapidly,
tolerates most exposures and poor soil but is short-lived.
The main ornamental feature is bright red (Vis. 1) fall
color. Keep suckers controlled to keep the plant within its
allotted space. The red fruits are produced in terminal
panicles.

Cultivars:
'Laciniata' - A cut-leaved (Vis. 3) form that can attain
an unusual shape (Vis. 2) and develop orange fall
color.

References for Cultivars: Bailey Nurseries 1999, Weston
Nurseries 1999, Monrovia Nursery Company 1997, Sheridan
Nurseries 1999, Studebaker Nurseries 1999, Berryhill
Nurseries 1999, Scarff's Nursery 1999, Willoway Nurseries
1999.


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